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Head of Acquisitions

  • Location:

    New York, United States of America

  • Sector:

    Real Estate & Property Management

  • Job type:

    Full Time

  • Salary:

    US$250000.00 - US$300000.00 per annum

  • Contact:

    Cobalt Recruitment

  • Contact email:

    pmilner@cobaltrecruitment.com

  • Job ref:

    JN -092024-82519_1726254857

  • Published:

    09-13-2024

  • Expiry date:

    11-12-2024

  • Start Date:

    ASAP

Role: Head of Acquisitions

Location: NYC

Compensation: 250,000 to $300,000 base + 15-20% bonus

A newly created Head of Acquisitions role has arisen with a rapidly growing real estate firm, specializing in operating and acquiring underperforming/middle market properties in NYC. Partnering closely with the CEO, this business-critical role will help drive strategic growth and lead the acquisition and management of emerging opportunities and markets.

About the Head of Acquisitions Role:

  • The Head of Acquisitions is an executive level role responsible for finding and buying real estate with market research and diligence.

  • Identify and advocate for key opportunities; draft LOIs and negotiate purchase contracts.

  • Conduct thorough due diligence on assets; manage the closing process and coordinate with team members to ensure accuracy.

  • Develop strategies and investment theses for portfolio, incorporating input from senior team members.

  • Build and maintain a strong network of sellers and brokers to create a robust pipeline of acquisition targets, including off-market opportunities.

  • Cultivate relationships with lenders and equity partners, negotiate loan terms, and secure financing for acquisitions.

  • Track market trends and comparable transactions; provide guidance on market data and developments.

  • Regularly present and analyze potential investment targets.

  • Maintain a pipeline repository for tracking all active and past deals.

  • Continuously seek methods and technologies to improve market data tracking.

  • Opportunity to grow and lead a team as the firm expands.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in a principal investing / acquisitions role, predominantly within NYC real estate.

  • Strong ability to analyze market trends, financial statements, and investment opportunities.

  • Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and understanding of various investment metrics.

  • Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and deals.

  • In-depth understanding of local and national real estate markets, including emerging trends and regulations.

  • Self-starter, with an entrepreneurial "can-do" spirit.

  • Strong capital market relationships and a proven track record in securing financing for real estate transactions in New York City and comparable markets.

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The above salary range represents Cobalt's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is one part of the total rewards package this client provides to employees.