Director of Investments

Description

Based out of Bridge’s New Meadowlands New Jersey office, the Director of Investments will be responsible for all aspects of business development, transaction execution and investment activity for Bridge Industrial in New Jersey/New York. This candidate will source, underwrite, close and execute development, value-add, and core-plus acquisitions consistent with the firm’s investment parameters. This role will play a pivotal role in company growth by taking projects from conception through successful completion within a critical region where Bridge has a well-established presence. The Director will collaborate frequently with the Regional Vice President, Bridge’s investment and asset management teams and will report directly to the New Jersey Market Officer.

• Work with regional team (including analysts and associates) to create investment memos and present memos to Bridge’s Investment Committee
• Participate in industry events and networking opportunities to promote Bridge and its projects
• Maintain strategic relationships with brokers, owners, developers and other third-party groups that will contribute to the generation and closing of new investment opportunities.
• Work with Regional VP and internal corporate personnel to understand capital partner needs and provide responses and/or recommendations when asked
• Coordinate with all relevant parties to ensure investments meet key investment parameters and secures appropriate approvals from lenders, capital partners, etc.
• Source deals and maintain robust investment pipeline
• Underwrite new investments and maintain investment models with accurate deal assumptions
• Work with Regional Partner, Regional Vice President and other relevant parties to ensure buy-in from key decision makers on major deal terms
• Conduct market research to stay informed on industry trends and competitors to make informed leasing decisions
• Coordinate all aspects of the acquisition process including the preparation of investment committee memos, financial analysis creation and review, LOI and contract negotiation, and due diligence review and response
• Visit assets regularly, maintain professional relationship with the regional teams, tour competing projects and have a thorough understanding of the markets and submarkets where the assets are located
• Analyze and mitigate transaction risks, communicate risks to the firm’s Investment Committee and key executives

Requirements

Candidates should be seasoned real estate professionals with at least 5 years of related experience in connection with investments, transactions, sourcing, negotiating, and executing industrial real estate and development agreements. The successful candidate should have strong relationships with brokers, users, and others in the industry, along with a demonstrated track record of successful transactions and a deep knowledge of the market.

• Established understanding of and reputation within the region
• Ability to read and understand commercial lease documents
• Willingness to work >40-hour work week in the office or in the field
• Strong organizational skills - time management & prioritization
• Demonstrated competency with customer service; recommended via previous experience in leasing and asset management
• Excellent problem-solving, organization, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and presentation skills
• Must have a car and be able and willing to work in the New Jersey office and visit sites
• Strong analytical orientation and negotiator who can balance achieving the best transaction terms for the Company, while building long-term relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Disciplined work ethic to succeed in an independent work environment

Benefits

• Generous health, dental, and vision care insurance package
• We do not offer remote work options but provide flexibility
• 401K plan with Employer match
• Compensation package will be commensurate with market and individual’s experience, including salary and bonus potential
• Paid sick, holiday, and vacation time
• Upbeat and collaborative company culture
• High potential for upward mobility in a rapidly growing company

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance