EVP- Portfolio Management

STORE CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee wellness program

Job summary

STORE Capital Advisors, LLC seeks an Executive Vice President of Portfolio Management to join its leadership team. This role leads the portfolio strategy, optimization, and risk management for STORE’s net-lease investments.

You will advise the CEO/Board and drive high-level strategic initiatives across acquisitions, debt, and servicing, building a top-tier Portfolio Management team. You will partner with Acquisitions, Credit Underwriting, Data Analytics, and other functions to align portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate or related field; advanced degree or CFA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in commercial real estate investment, portfolio management, asset management, corporate credit, or related fields.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience leading and developing high-performing teams and senior-level professionals.
• Deep expertise in corporate credit analysis and management of large, complex CRE portfolios.
• Significant experience with divestments, workouts, restructurings, leasing, distressed investments, and asset resolution strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead STORE’s overall portfolio management strategy to ensure long-term health, performance and value of the net-lease portfolio.
• Serve as strategic advisor to CEO, executive team and Board with insights on performance, risk, and strategic portfolio initiatives.
• Oversee portfolio performance and drive strategies for dispositions, optimization, and risk mitigation across investments.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing Portfolio Management team and ensure accountability across functions.
• Represent Portfolio Management in executive discussions with investors, lenders, and rating agencies.

Skills

Executive leadership

Portfolio management

Credit analysis

Strategic planning

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication to CEO/Board

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Real Estate

Advanced degree or CFA designation

Tools

Excel

Portfolio analytics tools

Job description

Description

STORE Capital Advisors, LLC is seeking an EVP- Portfolio Management to join our Leadership Team.

How you will contribute to STORE’s mission:

The Executive Vice President, Portfolio Management is a key member of STORE Capital’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and responsible for the strategic oversight, performance, and long-term health of STORE’s net-lease portfolio. This executive leads the Portfolio Management function and is accountable for establishing, leading, and executing portfolio strategies that optimize investment performance, proactively manage risk, strengthen customer relationships, and maximize long-term value.

The EVP provides strategic leadership across all aspects of portfolio management, including customer and industry performance, portfolio analysis and benchmarking, lease renewals and divestment strategies, servicing matters, distressed investments, asset resolution strategies, and portfolio optimization. This leader oversees a high-performing team of Portfolio Management professionals and establishes the strategies, processes, and performance expectations necessary to proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities across STORE’s portfolio.

What Most Days Will Include (Primary Duties)

• Lead STORE’s overall portfolio management strategy, ensuring the long-term health, performance, and value of the company’s net-lease portfolio
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board, providing clear and actionable insight into portfolio performance, risk exposure, troubled investments, anticipated recoveries, emerging customer and industry trends, and strategic portfolio initiatives
• Lead the Portfolio Management function and oversee the overall performance of the portfolio, establishing strategic priorities, performance expectations, and accountability for the proactive management of STORE’s customers and investments, supported by rigorous analysis of customer performance, industry trends, portfolio concentrations, and emerging risks and opportunities
• Oversee, develop, and execute disposition strategy including proactively identifying assets, investments, or sectors for strategic disposition, portfolio culling, or opportunistic sales and maintain regular conversations with industry brokers and market participants.
• Drive portfolio optimization strategy to maximize portfolio value and risk-adjusted returns including lease extensions, restructuring, lease amendment, or other value-enhancement opportunities based on performance, risk, market conditions, and long-term strategic fit
• Establish and execute strategies for underperforming and distressed investments, including the identification and escalation of customers and investments requiring increased monitoring or intervention, and the execution of restructurings, workouts, credit enhancements, and other asset resolution strategies to ensure timely and effective risk mitigation
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers, serving as the senior-level resource for complex servicing matters, including assignments, changes of control, guarantor substitutions, lease amendments, and other matters that may impact the credit quality or value of STORE’s investments
• Partner closely with Acquisitions and Credit Underwriting to incorporate portfolio performance, customer insights, and emerging trends into new investment strategies and underwriting decisions
• Partner with Data Analytics to advance the company’s portfolio analytics, reporting, processes, and capabilities, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve visibility, proactive risk identification and monitoring, decision quality, and operational effectiveness
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing Portfolio Management team, building leadership capabilities, strengthening succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Represent the Portfolio Management function in executive-level discussions and with investors, lenders, rating agencies, and other key stakeholders as appropriate
• Lead additional strategic initiatives and responsibilities as directed by the Chief Executive Officer

What Will Make You Successful (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field required; advanced degree or CFA designation preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in commercial real estate investment, portfolio management, asset management, corporate credit, or related fields
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams and senior-level professionals
• Deep expertise in corporate credit analysis and the management of large, complex commercial real estate investment portfolios
• Significant experience with divestments, workouts, restructurings, leasing, distressed investments, and complex asset resolution strategies
• Proven ability to develop and execute portfolio strategies that optimize performance, mitigate risk, and maximize investment value
• Strong understanding of financial statements, credit risk, investment performance, commercial real estate valuation, and market and industry trends
• Experience with value-add investment strategies, including redevelopment, repositioning, and asset optimization
• Advanced financial, analytical, and strategic decision-making capabilities with the ability to evaluate complex investments and portfolio-level risks
• Demonstrated ability to advise executive leadership and communicate complex portfolio matters, risks, and strategies to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board
• Exceptional executive presence, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong business acumen and sound judgment with the ability to balance investment performance, risk management, customer relationships, and broader company objectives
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment and influence strategic decision-making across an organization

What’s In STORE For You (Benefits & Perks)

• Competitive Pay and Long-Term Pay Incentives
• Hybrid Work Schedule/Time Flexibility
• Comprehensive Health Benefits w/ $0 Cost Employee Benefit Plan Options
• Employer Sponsored Life and Disability Policies
• Generous Paid Time Off Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays Per Year
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with 4% match; with NO vesting schedule
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Training Reimbursement Program
• Employer Sponsored Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program

STORE Capital Advisors, LLC is a proud equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.