Vice President of Acquisitions

World Class Capital Group is a leading national real estate investment firm focused on acquiring, developing, and managing high-quality real estate.

The Vice President of Acquisitions manages the sourcing, underwriting, acquisition/disposition, and debt/equity procurement processes for assets in multiple states. Directs and oversees the activities of the acquisitions team to ensure efficient operations, compliance with standards and procedures, and sound investment decisions.

• Sets appropriate goals and objectives for the Acquisitions Department to achieve the company’s overall performance goals.
• Evaluates and improves acquisitions policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and ensure sound investment decisions.
• Oversees the process of identifying and validating multifamily and commercial investment opportunities that meet the acquisitions strategy.
• Ensures proper execution of all acquisitions transactions including: market analysis; proformas; feasibility and due diligence studies; investor relations; business plans; ROI analysis; underwriting; workout strategies; etc.
• Structures financially complex transactions, including return on investment analysis and feasibility studies.
• Oversees acquisitions team in managing broker and investor relationships.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure high quality
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of direct acquisitions and underwriting of commercial and/or retail properties
• Minimum of four years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Management or related field
• Strong financial modeling experience
• Strong MS Excel skills and proficiency with other MS Office software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills