Associate, Investments - UK in London

The Associate, Investments position is dynamic, requiring close Business Development Team (Biz Dev) collaboration and coordination, critical thinking and high-quality communication skills with the ultimate goal of driving investment activity in the Central Region on behalf of Realterm Logistics’ Funds and investment mandates. The position will focus on sourcing and acquiring new investments on behalf of all Realterm Logistics in the Central Region. The position will require strategizing with Fund Leadership, general management, internal/external legal coordination, negotiation, transaction structuring, and related responsibilities to support the overall goals of the Realterm business.

Key functions include target property identification, underwriting, due diligence and closing via a network of property owners, brokers and key users. The position will also require working with Realterm Asset Management & Property Management, to coordinate successful hand-over to Realterm Asset & Property Management of acquired property.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate and drive new business development initiatives in conjunction with the Fund Managers and Biz Dev Team.
• Source new investment opportunities from existing and to-be-identified Realterm relationships.
• Work closely with the Realterm Team to move all aspects of transactions forward from initial identification through final delivery.
• Lead the day-to-day management of underwriting and due diligence, including collaboration with in-house and third-party resources.
• Work with the Fund Managers and the analyst team to provide due diligence information and analytical analysis of potential opportunities.
• Lead in negotiating contract terms and deal terms for new acquisitions, as opportunities are sourced and pursued.
• Assist in preparation of presentations for clients, investors, committees, and other internal reports.
• Work with lenders (in coordination with Realterm’s Director of Finance) to determine availability of project level financing, as appropriate.
• Responsible for maintaining, managing, and reporting deal pipeline, ensuring that investment volume is being met on behalf of all Realterm investment targets.
• Use SalesForce (CRM) as an active and committed team communication tool.
• Collaborate with the Fund Managers and the analyst team to ensure project financial models are accurate and complete.
• Lead in securing the appropriate internal approvals, and related documentation, as required.
• Responsible for sharing and uploading documents and communication on project management site for team use and record keeping, including the active use of SalesForce for team communication.
• Track and report investment status to internal stakeholders, investors, lenders, joint ventures, as needed.
• Participate in discussions with tenants, lenders, investors, and related professionals to foster growth of all client relationships.
• Manage day to day travel schedule and team priorities while operating remote from Chicago office base.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Character, Trust, Integrity
• Planning, Decision-Making & Initiative
• Development & Learning
• Collaboration, Communication & Teamwork

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Argus Software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using SharePoint or other document control software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Project Management & CRM software.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively in an open-ended, remote office (Chicago).

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate with demonstrated knowledge of underwriting analysis and transaction experience preferred.

Work Environment

The position will work in a general office setting and may require travel, up to 10% of time annually, to remote office locations based on organizational/business needs.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the workday, sitting at a desk, consistently operating a computer. The person in this position must be able to access file cabinets and office machinery (to include a computer, copier, and fax machine). On occasion, may need to lift boxes of up to 10 lbs.