Director/VP Acquisitions

Genuine Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group, a US-based real estate investment firm, seeks an experienced Real Estate Acquisitions professional focused on retail assets in New York. You will source and manage retail transactions from inception to closing, perform market research, and prepare investment memoranda to support funding decisions.

You will lead due diligence, analyze comparables and property value, and build relationships with brokers, developers, and potential joint venture partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of Real Estate Acquisitions experience focused on retail assets.
• Experience with deal sourcing is required.
• Proficiency with Argus and Excel for financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage retail transactions from inception to closing
• Perform market research for potential real estate acquisitions
• Assist in drafting and preparation of investment memoranda
• Follow up on leads and information requests
• Assess comparables, property value, and condition through research and market trends
• Manage due diligence and assist in disposition
• Develop relationships with joint venture partners, developers, or brokers
• Physically inspect properties for potential acquisitions

Skills

Financial modeling

Team collaboration

Deal sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Finance

Tools

Argus

Excel

Job description

We are working with a global real estate investment firm that has over $10 billion in assets. This role will help work on acquisitions with a focus on retail properties.

Responsibilities:

• Source and manage retail transactions from inception to closing
• Perform market research for potential real estate acquisitions
• Assist in the drafting and preparation of detailed investment memoranda
• Follow up on all leads and requests for information
• Assess comparables, property value, and condition through research, outreach, data, site walks, and market trends
• Manage due diligence process and assist in the disposition process
• Develop relationships with potential joint venture partners, developers, or brokers for acquisitions
• Physically inspect properties for possible acquisitions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in Real Estate Acquisitions with a focus on retail assets
• Experience with deal sourcing is required
• Proficiency with Argus, Excel, and financial modeling
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both peers and senior executives in a team-oriented environment