Vice President Acquisitions (Atlanta)

Head of Multifamily Investments / Acquisitions - Metro Atlanta / SE Region

Our client, a vertically integrated private equity real estate firm with a strong 25+ year history of successful real estate investments across asset classes and market cycles, seeks a high potential, hands-on acquisitions professional to lead the full cycle acquisition process for the Atlanta Market / SE Region. The firm is currently focused on acquisition and development opportunities in the East Coast between Boston and Atlanta and has AUM over $1.8 bil. The company is currently raising its fifth fund and has designated the Atlanta area / SE Region as a major investment area / high growth location to acquire and develop multifamily and industrial properties for this new fund.

Position

In this newly created role, this person will be reporting directly to an Acquisitions / Investment Partner located in the Northeast, who has an impressive background / reputation of transaction success as well as being an excellent hands-on mentor, who provides a good blend of guidance and autonomy. Duties will include but not be limited to :

• Source potential MF acquisition opportunities, both fully marketed and off-market existing Class A assets as well as development opportunities.
• Interface with Corporate Senior Management regarding market conditions, investment strategies, and deal-related challenges.
• Strong track record of transaction success in the Atlanta market as well as other selected SE markets.
• Network (brokers and owners), source, and underwrite new acquisitions. Be visible and have a presence in the Atlanta Multifamily market.
• Negotiate purchase & sales agreements, broker agreements, financings, ground leases, etc. Have experience managing the full life cycle asset acquisition / investment process including making presentations / recommendations to the investment committee and Board.
• Tour markets and properties, research market conditions, analyze market data. Lead due diligence process on acquisitions through closing.
• Assist in transition of new assets to property and asset management team.
• Possess an understanding of local and state entitlement pathways and be able to assess entitlement risk for ground-up development opportunities.

Requirements

Compensation

Excellent compensation package, including competitive base salary, bonus, equity participation and strong benefits program.