Vice President, Investments
Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders.
About the role
The Vice President, Investments (Dispositions) at Link Logistics is responsible for evaluating, preparing, and executing disposition opportunities across Blackstone’s US Industrial Portfolio. This role serves as a primary point of contact for East region dispositions while representing Link to the brokerage community and broader marketplace by showing a high degree of professionalism. The VP keeps a pulse on transaction and leasing activity, other market participants, and macro shifts within the region.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute disposition opportunities from portfolio composition through closing
- Serve as a primary point of contact for the region’s dispositions
- Represent Link to the brokerage community and broader marketplace by showing a high degree of professionalism
- Keep a pulse on transaction and leasing activity, other market participants, and macro shifts within the region
- Work closely with the brokerage community, third-party consultants, and junior staff to underwrite and prepare materials for potential dispositions
- In coordination with in-house and outside counsel, negotiate LOIs, access agreements, and purchase and sale agreements
- Work closely with the operations team during due diligence through deal closing, serving as the primary deal lead
- Work collaboratively with team members in other markets/regions and business units
- Oversee, mentor, and develop junior staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 10+ years’ experience in investments or related fields
- BA or BS in Finance, Real Estate Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or related disciplines preferred. Other majors will be considered
- Strong academic record
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Argus (AE)
- Strong understanding of financial concepts used to evaluate investments and build models, such as simple cash flow analyses, time value of money, return on investment, etc.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical ability
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivation, determination, and initiative in a team environment
- Demonstrated high attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced work environment
- Demonstrated experience leading real estate transactions, including sourcing, negotiations, and execution of asset dispositions
- Experience managing full deal lifecycle, including underwriting, marketing, due diligence, and closing processes
- Ability to lead cross-functional deal teams, including legal, asset management, and operations partners
Pay
$180,000 - $200,000 represents the presently anticipated base compensation pay range for this position at Link. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off