Director - Real Estate

Primary Responsibilities:

Source, underwrite and manage commercial real estate (“CRE”) investments; distressed commercial real estate/NPL experience, particularly in hospitality, a plus
Maintain relationships with potential transaction counterparties, brokers, investment bankers, lenders, consultants, and operating partners
Identify prospective investment targets and develop investment thesis
Act as primary interface for transaction counterparty
Lead deal negotiation and structuring including sourcing financing for transaction
Oversee due diligence process and present final investment recommendation to Paceline Investment Committee
Oversee implementation of asset management plan and interface with operating partners to ensure execution of major strategic or financial initiatives

Skill & Experience:

10+ years’ experience within commercial real estate asset management, private equity or investment banking.
Outstanding academic results and a Bachelor’s degree preferred in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics from a leading academic institution. CFA or MBA would be an advantage.
Strong sourcing network for distressed and special situations CRE investment opportunities with focus on non-performing loans
Strong interpersonal skills and team player
Ability to work effectively within a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
Advanced understanding of investment risk; prior experience with asset level underwriting and restructuring distressed investments is important
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines while working on several projects in conjunction with one another