Investment Officer

Description

• Ensure proper execution throughout the lifecycle of transactions including sourcing acquisitions, negotiating deal terms, conducting due diligence activity, financial underwriting, and market analysis for investment review.
• Negotiate LOIs and PSA contracts while managing all pursuit costs, including legal and due diligence budget.
• Source, qualify and close acquisition opportunities within the Central Region, with a heavy focus in following markets: Dallas/Fort Worth, Laredo, Houston, and Austin.
• Ensure smooth transition of new acquisitions to Asset Management team assisting with near term stabilization of immediate value-add investments and remain involved throughout hold period.
• Coordinate with Risk Management and Asset Management teams to complete due diligence process on potential investments.
• Identify strategic disposition opportunities within the region and collaborate with other team members to lead the disposition process from broker selection to board presentation to closing.
• Provide thoughtful, market-based underwriting and financing expertise to the investment teams, including market rent, expenses, and capital analysis.
• Support the EVP, Central Region and SVP, Investments in the investment strategy through the respective region, including existing market and potential submarkets.
• Prepare and present transactions to executive committee and/or Board of Trustees for approval.
• Assist in sourcing leasing opportunities and collaborate with asset management to facilitate successful execution.
• Proactively establish and maintain various industry contacts and relationships through active involvement in real estate associations or organizations, leadership positions on boards or committees, and conference or other networking opportunities.
• Assist in sourcing development opportunities and collaborate with the development team to facilitate successful implementation as needed.
• Research, monitor, and benchmark operating partners, industry developments and trends, and competitors to stay competitive in the market and bring emerging trends and best practices to the team.
• Maximize existing brokerage relationships and develop new strategic and tactical brokerage relationships to be effective in the sourcing of new acquisition opportunities in the Texas markets.
• Provide strong leadership and operate effectively in a collaborative environment by serving as a valuable influencer as well as a team player.
• Assess potential acquisition opportunities for alignment with CenterPoint’s investment strategy and qualify based on deal economics, probability of close and resource availability.
• Increase the visibility and presence of CenterPoint in the real estate industry in the Central Region through presentation opportunities, thought leadership, and media engagements to bring credibility, contacts, and business opportunities.

Requirements

• Highly developed listening, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision.
• Demonstrated record of sound investment judgment and the ability to weigh the risk/reward of various strategic initiatives.
• Brings an entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to be a self-starter that can bring in new and creative ideas. This person will implement industry best practices and sophistication to the company.
• Proven experience in acquiring assets by marketed and off-market channels throughout CenterPoint’s existing Central Region’s footprint.
• Unparalleled Performance: The CenterPoint team is agile, leverages substantial access to capital to their partners’ benefit, and has industry-leading expertise in property investment, development, and property management.
• An inclination to anticipate problems, take initiative to solve them, and build consensus around solutions.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of real estate investment, financing, acquisition, and disposition processes, including but not limited to market analysis, financial analysis, investment proformas, IRR and NPV calculations, property valuation, and capital markets.
• A data-driven individual that can leverage analytics and synthesis skills to develop strategic plans that inform business decisions and achieve financial returns.
• An understanding of development, asset management, leasing, property operations, project management, and construction with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Has the ability to interact and communicate effectively up, down and across the organization.
• Innovative Problem Solving: CenterPoint has a reputation for tackling complex industrial real estate challenges, finding creative solutions that generate added value for their customers and local communities.
• Outstanding judgment with the ability to identify the relevant questions and important issues when assessing a situation.
• Must have the desire, energy, and willingness to spend a significant amount of time throughout the East Region to visit properties and to meet with team members and potential partners.
• Strong experience with technologies and programs, including Microsoft Excel, ARGUS, and similar processing software.
• Ability to manage and leverage the resources of a large, matrixed organization.

Benefits

• Highly driven and motivated to join a team that offers a tremendous opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance