Director of Retail Investments

Key Responsibilities

• Source acquisition opportunities through active coverage of brokers, owners, and market participants within assigned region(s) and/or product type(s)
• Focus on marketed and off-market retail investment opportunities generally exceeding $20 million
• Build and maintain relationships with property owners, brokerage firms and other market participants on a national, regional and local level
• Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of target markets, tenant trends, and competitive dynamics
• Lead underwriting and valuation of acquisition opportunities
• Work closely with internal analysts to produce accurate and timely underwriting materials
• Develop value-add strategies, including leasing assumptions, capital expenditure requirements, and capital markets assumptions
• Present investment opportunities to senior leadership and Investment Committee
• Lead all aspects of the acquisition process, including contract negotiation, due diligence, and closing
• Coordinate with internal teams (asset management, leasing, accounting) and 3rd parties (legal, lenders, consultants)
• Drive deal timelines and ensure efficient, detail-oriented execution
• Track market activity, pricing trends, and comparable transactions within target region(s)
• Provide insight into evolving retail trends and implications for acquisition strategy
• Participate in portfolio construction strategy and capital deployment planning

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of experience in retail real estate acquisitions, investments, or brokerage
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and closing real estate transactions, preferably shopping centers
• Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills
• Advance Argus experience
• Established relationships within the retail brokerage community, with the ability to continue building coverage
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively direct and collaborate with internal analysts and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with institutional investment processes and fund structures preferred