Senior Vice President, Investments

Bridge33-Capital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401k match

Holidays

Job summary

Bridge33 Capital is seeking a Senior Vice President, Investments, to lead a team of investment professionals in Seattle. The role focuses on acquisitions, dispositions, and deploying discretionary fund capital to drive fund objectives.

The candidate will own underwriting standards, build industry relationships, and coordinate across Leasing, Asset Management, and Tenant Coordination teams to optimize asset onboarding and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in real estate private equity investments.
• Ability to source, structure, negotiate, and close leveraged real estate deals.
• Strong underwriting, cash flow modeling, and due diligence skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the investment strategy under the CEO’s direction.
• Direct deployment of fund equity to meet investment objectives.
• Lead investigations, negotiations, and closing of opportunities.
• Collaborate with Leasing, Asset Management, and Tenant Coordination teams.
• Present and defend investment recommendations to the Investment Committee.

Skills

Investment strategy

Sourcing & deal flow

Underwriting & due diligence

Portfolio management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, business administration, economics

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

Bridge33 Capital is a rapidly growing, national, vertically integrated real estate private equity firm specializing in open-air retail real estate. We own and operate more than $2.7 billion of assets across 26 states. Poised to launch its next fund—a pivotal milestone—the Company remains dedicated to driving value at every stage of the investment lifecycle.

Bridge33 is seeking a Senior Vice President, Investments, who will report to the CEO and lead a team of investment professionals. This position is responsible for managing the company's investment functions, encompassing a range of critical activities including acquisitions, dispositions, and leading the investments team. Beyond sourcing and closing, this role owns how the firm's discretionary fund capital is deployed, shaping investment strategy, managing portfolio construction and pacing against fund objectives, and cultivating industry relationships that drive deal flow.

This is an in-person role based in our Seattle office (relocation package provided). Come make your mark as an integral part of Bridge33 Capital!

MISSION

We build relationships and create value where others don’t.

KEY PRINCIPLES

We’re Better Together | We’re Here to Serve | We crush our egos, and we have empathy for teammates | We stay positive | We embrace accountability, and we champion results.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shape and execute the Company’s investment strategy under the direction of the CEO, by identifying, sourcing, and closing investment opportunities.
• Direct deployment of fund equity, identifying where the opportunities are at that moment in time to meet our fund investment objectives. That will primarily be in fee simple open air retail assets, but may also include other asset classes, and capital positions.
• Build and leverage contacts and industry relationships to maximize deal opportunities for acquisitions and dispositions.
• Own the Company’s underwriting and due diligence standards, including tenant diligence, cash flow modeling, site visits, property condition, market conditions, etc.
• Convene and lead meetings to evaluate and prioritize the investment pipeline, allocate investment team responsibilities, assess ongoing portfolio deal activity, and collaborate with team members for efficient and effective execution.
• Structure and negotiate real estate transactions, including fee simple, JV, and debt opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with other company divisions such as Leasing, Asset Management, Property Management, and Tenant Coordination teams, to gather feedback, leverage their experience on prospective acquisitions, and ensure they have the necessary support to onboard the applicable asset.
• Manage deployment pacing and portfolio concentration against fund objectives and return hurdles.
• Own the investment recommendation to the Investment Committee, including its preparation, presentation, and defense, and serve as a credible voice to IC and institutional LPs.
• Develop and cultivate a culture of excellence within the Investments team, driving high performance and exceptional quality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position effectively manages the Investments team. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training direct team members; planning, assigning, and directing work as needed; appraising performance; addressing team challenges and facilitating solutions. Building a culture of excellence and motivating the team are core responsibilities of this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 12 years at a real estate private equity firm, principal investor, institutional investment manager, investment bank, or comparable buy-side platform.

• Experience with open-air retail real estate required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in finance, real estate, business administration, economics, or related field.
• Possess skills, abilities and traits that align with the company’s Key Principles.
• A proven track record of successful investments and portfolio management.
• Demonstrated industry, broker and debt/equity sourcing relationships.
• Proven ability to source, structure, negotiate, finance, and close leveraged real estate transactions, including structures well beyond straight equity acquisitions (JVs, preferred equity, structured/mezz, note and entity-level deals).
• Deep understanding of discretionary fund economics, deployment pacing, portfolio construction, promote/waterfall mechanics, GP co-invest, and LP alignment, with the ability to translate deal-level decisions into fund-level return outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and quantitative skills, including advanced knowledge of cash flow modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, manage and motivate a team of investment professionals.
• Candidates must be willing to travel as necessary to source and diligence investment opportunities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fast paced and dynamic work environment, including frequent interaction with senior leadership.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k plan with Company match.
• 11 paid holidays.

The annual base salary range for this role is $300,000 - $400,000 with a performance bonus subject to further discussion.

Bridge33 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Bridge33 is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail].