Director of Investments

Creative Financial Staffing; Murfreesboro (TN); Remote; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Director of Investments for the REIT industry. The role is 100% remote with travel, offering a first-year salary in the $200,000s, including up to a $125,000 base plus a 50% bonus and closing bonuses.

This permanent direct-hire position requires real estate transaction experience and will collaborate with CFOs and senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have finance/underwriting experience, established relationships in the real estate investment

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, underwriting, investment analysis, or asset management.
• Existing relationships with operators, brokers, lenders and industry participants.
• Comfortable presenting to and working with senior executives.
• Self-starter who can quickly build credibility.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements, P&Ls, and underwriting materials to assess opportunities.
• Evaluate capital allocation and fit within portfolio strategy.
• Analyze transactions and advise on potential investments.
• Source deals through industry contacts and networks.
• Develop broker/operator relationships and represent the firm with executives.

Skills

Investment analysis

Underwriting

Asset management

Real estate transactions

Executive communication

Job description

Director of Investments – REIT Industry – 100% Remote – Up to $125,000 Base + 50% Bonus and Closing Bonuses – Permanent Direct Hire – 50% Travel

My client, a publicly traded real estate company for over 25 years, is adding a Director of Investments to support growth. The company has tenured employees and great benefits. The first-year salary is expected to be in the $200,000s range, including up to $125,000 base + 50% bonus and closing bonuses. Must have real estate transaction experience. This is a permanent direct hire and is fully remote with travel.

Key Responsibilities of the Director of Investments:

• The Director of Investments will review financial statements, P&Ls, and underwriting materials to assess investment opportunities.
• Evaluate capital allocation opportunities and determine fit within the portfolio strategy.
• Analyze transactions and make recommendations on potential investments.
• Work closely with operators, brokers, and investment partners to source and assess opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong broker and operator relationships.
• Source deals through industry contacts and established networks.
• Match investment opportunities with the appropriate operators or management teams.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market participants and operator strengths across the industry.
• Serve as a customer-facing representative of the organization and interact comfortably with executive leadership, including CFOs and C-suite executives.
• Support company growth initiatives and expansion of investment activity.

Ideal Background of the Director of Investments:

• Experience in finance, underwriting, investment analysis, or asset management.
• Existing relationships with operators, brokers, lenders, and industry participants.
• Comfortable presenting to and working with senior executives.
• Self-starter who can quickly build credibility.
• Previous banking, lending, real estate, or investment experience.

Territory & Travel:

• Can be based remotely anywhere within the covered territory.
• Preferred locations include Tennessee, Florida, Chicago, Boston, or other locations with access to a major airport.
• Travel is usually 8-10 days per month.
• Attendance at 5-8 industry conferences annually.
• Travel is strategically planned around client visits, conferences, and operator meetings.