Director, Private Investments

About the Role

As a senior member of the private investment team at Brio Real Estate, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our real estate credit investments. You will own client coverage for an assigned region, lead the evaluation and origination of private credit investment opportunities, oversee underwriting and due diligence, and serve as a trusted expert and strategic partner to internal stakeholders and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Own client coverage and business development for an assigned region, building and maintaining a strong network of industry relationships.
• Lead the review of investment packages, synthesizing economic, demographic, and market data into clear, actionable investment narratives.
• Oversee and manage the underwriting, due diligence, and closing of commercial real estate debt investments.
• Provide senior review and direction on financing opportunity modeling, including cash flow, valuation, and credit risk analyses.
• Champion investment recommendations, structuring, pricing, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the senior point of contact and lead negotiator with external parties throughout deal origination.
• Lead transaction closings, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Mentor and develop vice presidents, associates, and analysts, fostering a culture of high-quality work and accountability.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the private investment platform and undertake special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience at a bank, private equity firm, investment manager, or comparable real estate credit platform.
• Proven track record of leading real estate debt originations.
• Expert knowledge of real estate capital markets, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
• Strong ability to communicate complex analyses and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and excellent interpersonal, writing, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established network of client, sponsor, and broker relationships in commercial real estate credit.
• Significant experience with property-level real estate financial modeling and credit structuring.
• Knowledge of Argus Enterprise or comparable property-level underwriting tools.

Brio Real Estate is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.