Director, Transaction Management

LivCor, a Blackstone Portfolio Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(k) match

Fertility, adoption, surrogacy support

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

LivCor, a Blackstone portfolio company, is seeking a Director of Transaction Management to lead due diligence and closing for acquisitions and dispositions. This role oversees a 4–6 person team, coordinating with cross-functional partners to drive timely, high-quality transaction execution.

The incumbent will manage the deal cadence, mentor rising professionals, and push for continuous process improvements while ensuring risk management and alignment with LivCor's values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of real estate experience with multifamily transactions.
• Proven experience leading teams of 4–6 with delivery through others.
• Ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder deal processes with urgency and judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proactive stakeholder updates.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and MS Office.
• High integrity and professionalism aligned with LivCor values.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end diligence and closing for acquisitions and dispositions with clear accountability.
• Escalate complex diligence findings and secure documentation and resolution.
• Own the transaction management cadence with dashboards and critical path tracking.
• Coordinate with Investments, Debt Capital Markets, Asset Management, Legal, and outside counsel.
• Lead cross-functional sessions and diligence tours to inform decisions.
• Maintain external relationships with sellers, buyers, brokers, and vendors.
• Build and coach a 4–6 person deal team; set expectations and provide feedback.
• Identify process improvements to reduce risk and boost efficiency.
• Ensure smooth handoffs to onboarding/offboarding assets post-close.

Skills

Real estate experience

Team leadership

Deal leadership

Communication

Excel/MS Office

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description LivCor, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a real estate asset management business specializing in multi-family housing. Formed in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, LivCor is currently responsible for a portfolio of over 400 Class A and B properties comprising more than 150,000 units in markets across the United States.

Company Description LivCor, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a real estate asset management business specializing in multi-family housing. Formed in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, LivCor is currently responsible for a portfolio of over 400 Class A and B properties comprising more than 150,000 units in markets across the United States.

LivCor, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a real estate asset management business specializing in multi-family housing. Formed in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, LivCor is currently responsible for a portfolio of over 400 Class A and B properties comprising more than 150,000 units in markets across the United States. Our business is focused on making real estate more valuable. But for us, it’s more than that. It’s people first, community always. It’s a life-filled career, not just a career-filled life. It’s doing good work, with good humans, and making a difference. It’s excellence in all its forms. Ultimately, we create great places to work, live, and grow. We do that by focusing on leaving people – and places – better than we found them.

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• Kind
• Humble
• Honest
• Relentless
• Smart with Heart

You Should Be

Authentic. You do you. Together, we'll do something amazing.

A passionate person with a love for real estate and investing; and believes that helping others win is a noble cause, essential to our success.

An excellent team player who enjoys working with others and has strong interpersonal skills.

Highly motivated, energetic, and organized

Job Description

The Director, Transaction Management leads the due diligence and closing execution for the company’s acquisition and disposition activity, ensuring disciplined process, risk management, and cross-functional alignment through post-close stabilization. This leader sets direction for the transaction management function and drives consistent execution through a team of 4-6 transaction professionals, partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders and continuously improves the operating model to strengthen outcomes and efficiency.

This role requires deep transaction experience, outstanding judgment and communication, and a track record of leading teams to deliver results in fast-moving, high-accountability environments.

Transaction Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end diligence and closing for acquisitions and dispositions, ensuring predictable timelines, clear accountability, and high-quality deliverables from pre-DD through post-close handoff.
• Serve as escalation point for complex diligence findings, structure issues, and closing risks; ensure appropriate documentation, decisioning, and resolution.
• Own the transaction management operating cadence (deal dashboards, critical path tracking, stakeholder updates) to drive transparency and speed.

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

• Act as a primary connector across Investments, Debt Capital Markets, Portfolio Strategy, Capex, Asset Management, Risk, Tax, Accounting, Legal, operating partners, and outside counsel to ensure coordinated execution.
• Lead cross-functional working sessions and diligence tours; ensure the right information reaches the right decision-makers at the right time.
• Maintain strong external relationships with sellers, buyers, brokers, and third-party vendors to support efficient, professional execution.

Team Leadership (4-6 direct reports)

• Build, coach, and lead a high-performing team; establish clear expectations, cultural norms, and performance standards.
• Delegate with intent to develop capability and build bench strength; provide direct, actionable feedback and support growth.
• Create clarity and accountability across deal assignments and workload balancing.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee implementation of key process improvements (templates, playbooks, vendor SLAs, governance routines) to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Identify and seize opportunities to improve organizational performance and effectiveness within transaction execution.
• Ensure consistent handoffs to internal partners for onboarding/offboarding assets and post-close integration readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant real estate experience with a strong concentration in multifamily transactions (acquisitions/dispositions; investment banking, principal investing, asset management, or similar).
• Proven track record leading teams of 4-6 and delivering outcomes through others (not just individual execution).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder deal processes with urgency, accuracy, and sound judgement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; high responsiveness and proactive stakeholder updates.
• Strong analytical capability and comfort with business data and decision support (Excel and MS Office proficiency expected).
• High integrity, professionalism, and alignment with values and culture expectations.

We believe that when we take care of our people, everything else follows. We’re committed to clear expectations, honest feedback, and helping you grow. That’s why we foster a culture that’s collaborative, inclusive, and refreshingly ego-free. We are good neighbors that lead with empathy, embrace curiosity, and put trust at the heart of everything we do. Together, we strive for excellence.

We deeply value diversity in all its forms. We want people who sound, think, love, and live differently from one another. This isn't a footnote, it's foundational.

The LivCorian Values

• Be you. Be Real. Be Open. You do you. Together, we will do something amazing.
• Care, Always.We don't want to let anyone down.
• Courageously Curious.We love to learn, even when it hurts.
• Help Others Win, Be A Good Neighbor.This is about 'We, not Me.'
• Relentless Hustle, Heart & Humility. Work hard. Be Kind. Make Better.

Now, On To The Practical Stuff

• Generous 401(k) match to help you plan for the future
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support to grow your family your way
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

Base Compensation Range

$175,000 - $210,000 annually. This represents the presently anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Total Direct Compensation

This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis.

Benefits

The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

EEO Statement

LivCor is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]

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