Senior Vice President, Investments
About the role
Bridge33 Capital is a rapidly growing, national, vertically integrated real estate private equity firm specializing in open-air retail real estate. We own and operate more than $2.7 billion of assets across 26 states. Poised to launch its next fund—a pivotal milestone—the Company remains dedicated to driving value at every stage of the investment lifecycle. Bridge33 is seeking a Senior Vice President, Investments, who will report to the CEO and lead a team of investment professionals.
Responsibilities
Shape and execute the Company's investment strategy under the direction of the CEO, by identifying, sourcing, and closing investment opportunities
Direct deployment of fund equity, identifying where the opportunities are at that moment in time to meet our fund investment objectives. That will primarily be in fee simple open air retail assets, but may also include other asset classes, and capital positions
Build and leverage contacts and industry relationships to maximize deal opportunities for acquisitions and dispositions
Own the Company's underwriting and due diligence standards, including tenant diligence, cash flow modeling, site visits, property condition, market conditions, etc.
Convene and lead meetings to evaluate and prioritize the investment pipeline, allocate investment team responsibilities, assess ongoing portfolio deal activity, and collaborate with team members for efficient and effective execution
Structure and negotiate real estate transactions, including fee simple, JV, and debt opportunities
Collaborate closely with other company divisions such as Leasing, Asset Management, Property Management, and Tenant Coordination teams, to gather feedback, leverage their experience on prospective acquisitions, and ensure they have the necessary support to onboard the applicable asset
Manage deployment pacing and portfolio concentration against fund objectives and return hurdles
Own the investment recommendation to the Investment Committee, including its preparation, presentation, and defense, and serve as a credible voice to IC and institutional LPs
Develop and cultivate a culture of excellence within the Investments team, driving high performance and exceptional quality
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position effectively manages the Investments team. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training direct team members; planning, assigning, and directing work as needed; appraising performance; addressing team challenges and facilitating solutions
Building a culture of excellence and motivating the team are core responsibilities of this role
Requirements
Minimum of 12 years at a real estate private equity firm, principal investor, institutional investment manager, investment bank, or comparable buy-side platform
Experience with open-air retail real estate required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in finance, real estate, business administration, economics, or related field
Possess skills, abilities and traits that align with the company's Key Principles
A proven track record of successful investments and portfolio management
Demonstrated industry, broker and debt/equity sourcing relationships
Proven ability to source, structure, negotiate, finance, and close leveraged real estate transactions, including structures well beyond straight equity acquisitions (JVs, preferred equity, structured/mezz, note and entity-level deals)
Deep understanding of discretionary fund economics, deployment pacing, portfolio construction, promote/waterfall mechanics, GP co-invest, and LP alignment, with the ability to translate deal-level decisions into fund-level return outcomes
Exceptional analytical abilities and quantitative skills, including advanced knowledge of cash flow modeling
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, manage and motivate a team of investment professionals
Qualifications
Candidates must be willing to travel as necessary to source and diligence investment opportunities
Benefits
Fast paced and dynamic work environment, including frequent interaction with senior leadership
Generous paid time off policy
Company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
401k plan with Company match
11 paid holidays
Pay
The annual base salary range for this role is $300,000 - $400,000 with a performance bonus subject to further discussion
Schedule
This is an in-person role based in our Seattle office