The Firm
The company is a leading and very well-capitalized real estate private equity firm investing in the Logistics and industrial sectors across Europe.
The firm is looking for a Vice President acquisition that will be focussed on the French market.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Sourcing investment opportunities
- Leading the underwriting, due diligence, and execution of acquisitions and development opportunities and presenting findings to company executives
- Coordinating real estate transaction structures
- Conducting detailed market and feasibility analyses for portfolios, and individual acquisition opportunities
- Developing and maintaining financial models for existing and prospective investments
- Negotiating business term sheets and contracts for management and investment opportunities
- Working closely with other division leaders to transition new acquisitions and develop relationships with key institutional partners
- Managing Junior employees
Background and Experience:
- Master or Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Real Estate, Business
- Minimum 6 years of experience in logistics acquisitions; Investment Banking or Private Equity experience preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience at the Senior Associate or Principal level
- Deep market knowledge
- Experience negotiating real estate transactions
- Exceptionally strong Excel-based financial modeling skills as well as proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated track record with external client relationships
- Superior presentation as well as verbal and written communication skills
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a small and growing team
- Ability to work with high levels of autonomy within a team framework
- Entrepreneurial flair; strong business acumen and demonstrating a quickness in learning and adaptability
- Ability to work closely with and manage external teams effectively, empowering individuals to devise and execute solutions, ensuring a strong team ethic
- Must be a team player with a professional work attitude
- English proficient