Senior Acquisitions Professional

SUMMARY:  

AmCap, Inc. is a vertically integrated private real estate investment firm founded in 1979 with primary offices in Stamford, Connecticut and Denver, Colorado.  The firm focuses on grocery-anchored and necessity retail shopping centers in the Top 100 U.S. MSAs.  AmCap's growing nationwide portfolio includes 22 properties totaling approximately 4.4 million square feet, representing nearly $1 billion in assets under management.  The firm is actively investing in value-add and core-plus transactions on behalf of its institutional and high net worth investors.

AmCap is looking to fill a full-time Senior Acquisitions role (exact title to be determined based on relevant work experience) in our Stamford, CT headquarters.  This position reports to the President and Chief Investment Officer, and will lead the Acquisitions Department in sourcing, evaluating, financing and executing value-add and core+ investment opportunities ranging between $15 million to $200 million in size.  The senior acquisitions professional will work with other company leaders on various aspects of the investment process and manage several junior acquisitions members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review new investment opportunities and manage deal pipeline
• Deal Sourcing (marketed & off-market deals): Attending networking events such as ICSC Conferences, reaching out to owners and brokers, warm/cold calling & emailing    
• Market/property research, underwriting, structuring, negotiating, financing, legal documentation, due diligence, and closing
• Financial analysis and modeling
• Manage and evaluate investment due diligence materials
• Review and/or negotiate LOIs, PSAs, leases, loan agreements, management agreements, etc.
• Prepare investment committee memorandums and present to senior executives  
• Capital raising and marketing initiatives
• Collaboration with property management, leasing, operations, finance & accounting departments
• Deal-related travel required periodically

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of successful track record sourcing, underwriting and closing retail real estate acquisitions.  Value-add/opportunistic transaction exposure is a plus
• Strong retail real estate industry network including brokers, owners, investors, lenders, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics or other related fields; MBA is a plus
• Outstanding work ethic and attention to detail
• High proficiency with Argus Enterprise and Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word
• Strong financial modeling, analytical skills and critical thinking 
• Ability to thrive and lead in a fast-paced environment working on multiple projects simultaneously.  This position will at times require extended work hours.  Ability to move with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrated record of leadership and effective project management skills
• Demonstrated experience managing client/investor, seller, broker and lender relationships
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of self initiative and resourcefulness
• Interest in helping to grow an entrepreneurial business significantly in the coming years

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Market compensation commensurate with experience
• Full benefits include but not limited to health insurance, 401(k), and annual performance bonus
• Promotions will be awarded subject to individual performance