Director, Transactions

BRIXMOR PROPERTY GROUP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Annual cash bonus plan

Benefits and perks package

Job summary

BRIXMOR PROPERTY GROUP seeks a Director of Transactions to serve as the central deal-runner, owning the end-to-end process from LOI through closing. You will coordinate diligence, underwriting and closing, and act as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders to maintain momentum and accuracy.

This role is on a development track toward deal-sourcing origination, with strong performers moving into acquisitions origination over the next few years based on performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions or acquisitions.
• Proven ability to manage multi-workstream transactions through closing.
• Experience at a REIT or real estate investment firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deal Process Management: own the full transaction timeline from LOI through underwriting and closing.
• Due Diligence Coordination: track progress across workstreams and flag risks.
• Process Improvement: evaluate and improve diligence processes, templates, and vendors.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: partner with junior team members and support standardized tools.
• Closing Logistics: coordinate with legal, title, and the deal team to ensure timely closing.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Diligence coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, economics, or related field

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Data room management

Job description

Overall:The Director of Transactions plays a central deal-runner role within the acquisitions team, owning the end-to-end deal process from LOI execution through closing. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this individual orchestrates all workstreams across diligence, underwriting, and closing, and serves as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders. The role brings process discipline and transactional velocity to the acquisitions pipeline, freeing senior team members to focus on sourcing and originating new deals.For the successful candidate, this position is designed as a development track toward a deal-sourcing role. High performers will have the opportunity to grow into acquisitions origination over the next several years, based on demonstrated performance and business need.Key Responsibilities:Deal Process ManagementServe as the primary point of contact throughout the acquisition process, owning the full transaction timeline from LOI execution through underwriting and closing, and ensuring all workstreams stay on trackPartner with financial asset management on underwriting reviewSupport the preparation of investment committee memosLead closing logistics, coordinating with legal, title, and the broader deal team to ensure timely and accurate closing executionServe as the institutional memory on deal process, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity across the teamDue Diligence CoordinationLead the due diligence process, tracking progress across all workstreams and proactively flagging risksIdentify and evaluate material diligence issues, working with internal teams and outside counsel to assess deal impact and develop mitigantsCoordinate and distribute due diligence materials, reports, and findings to internal stakeholders and investment committee membersProcess ImprovementContinuously evaluate and improve diligence processes, templates, and vendor relationships to increase efficiency across the acquisitions pipelinePartner with junior team members, providing mentorship and training on deal execution, underwriting, and process managementSupport the development of standardized tools and workflows that can be scaled across the transactions platformPosition Requirements:Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, economics, or a related field3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, acquisitions, or a related field; retail or open-air experience a plusDemonstrated track record of managing complex, multi-workstream transaction processes throuh closingPrior experience at a REIT, institutional investor, or real estate investment firm strongly preferredSkills & CompetenciesAbility to work independently and drive deals forward with minimal oversight, exercising sound judgment and taking ownership of outcomes in a fast-paced environmentExceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deals and workstreams simultaneouslyStrong written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex diligence findings into clear summaries for senior leadershipAdvanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and Argus EnterpriseExperience managing data rooms, diligence checklists, and vendor coordinationHigh degree of personal accountability and an ownership mentalityAbility to maintain composure under time pressureA strong team player with effective interpersonal skills to work across functions and with senior leadershipWork EnvironmentThis is a deadline-driven role. Given the nature of transaction work, the position requires flexibility to work hours beyond a standard schedule — including evenings and weekends — as needed to meet deal timelines and business demandsOccasional travel requiredThe base salary range for this position has been established as $120,000-$140,000 PLUS participation in our annual cash bonus plan. This salary range represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Brixmor offers a hybrid work schedule (first three days of the week in the office, the balance remote optional), very competitive pay commensurate with background and responsibilities plus a benefits and perks package that supports career engagement, growth, good health and connection with teammates and our communities.EOE (Brixmor is an Equal Opportunity Employer)Brixmor's Privacy Policy: https://www.brixmor.com/terms-and-policies/applicant-notice