Director Of Acquisitions Jobs

Job Title: Director of Acquisitions Company: Raymond James Financial Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Description: Job Summary:Under limited administrative direction, with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to facilitate the acquisition of interests in rental properties qualifying for low income housing tax credits on behalf of Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, Inc (RJTCF)., a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial that sponsors investments in apartment properties throughout the United States that qualify for low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) under Section 42 of the IRS Code. RJTCF is one of the nation's leading sponsors of LIHTC equity funds and include major U.S. Corporations as investors.   Execute a business development strategy to build relationships with developers-clients (including their attorneys, accountants and consultants) and housing agency personnel within a multi-state region.  Perform analysis to determine whether projects meet internal investment standards.   Responsible for leading major projects, programs or processes with significant business impact involving cross-functional teams.  Influences strategic direction and develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with substantial latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions.  Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems or needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:·         Extensive overnight travel required to facilitate relationships within a multi-state region.·         Initiates and implements a business development plan to build relationships with developers-clients (including their attorneys, accountants and consultants) and housing agency personnel within a multi-state region.·         Performs analysis to determine whether projects meet internal investment standards. ·         Represents the Organization in negotiations with developer-clients to ensure our internal investment standards are maintained.·         Reviews documents and works with developer-clients and their attorneys to make sure legal documents accurately reflect business points as negotiated.·         Maintains a high commitment to client service before, during and after each acquisition.·         Develops and maintains strong relationships across all levels of the organization.·         Interprets, applies and recommends changes to organizational policies and procedures.·         Interprets, applies and recommends changes to organizational policies and procedures.style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">·         Reviews progress of assignments with executive leadership/management.·         Establishes operating policy for groups managed, prepares business plans and annual departmental budget.·         Develops and implements programs, projects or processes for a major segment of a complex function or a small diverse business.·         Performs human resource management activities, including evaluating performance; recruiting and retaining top talent, and when necessary, interviewing and selecting senior level staff. ·         Plans, assigns, monitors, reviews, evaluates and leads the work of assigned staff.·         Balances conflicting resource and priority demands.·         Balances conflicting resource and priority demands.·         Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:·         Company's working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.·         Advanced concepts, principles and practices of LIHTC.·         Advanced concepts, principles and practices of the real estate industry.·         Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations. Skill in:·         Proven track record of success developing new business.·         Strong sales and marketing skills.·         Strong financial analysis and outstanding oral and written communication skills.·         Strong spreadsheet skills and ability to gather necessary data inputs.·         Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently.·         Reading and understanding complex financial statements and legal documents.·         Follow-up to ensure accuracy and completion of tasks.·         Assessing associate performance and developing a career path·         Assigning responsibility and authority for tasks to appropriately selected individuals or team.·         Forward thinking with a demonstrated track record of successfully developing and implementing strategic plans calling for substantial asset growth·         Excellent managerial leadership skills to provide a high level of organization development.·         Cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.·         Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets. Ability to:·         Travel frequently over-night, sometimes with limited advanced notice.·         Promote team cohesiveness, cooperation and effectiveness.·         Lead a team of professionals effectively.·         Observe and track performance in order to instruct, guide, encourage, and support employees.·         Communicate effectively both oral and written.·         Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes·         Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment; and maintain accuracy on completed work.·         Proactively demonstrate readiness and ability to initiate action.·         Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.·         Identify required tasks, develop timelines and execute.·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, including negotiating resources.·         Project a positive, professional image both internal and with external business contacts.·         Convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.·         Identify relationships, draw logical conclusions and interpret results for use in decision making.Additional Information:Travel Percentage: 50%

Job Title: Infrastructure Investments - Acquisitions VP Company: J.P. Morgan Chase Location: New York, NY Description: J.P. Morgan Asset Management has nearly $1.3 trillion in assets under management, as of September 30, 2009. The Global Real Assets (GRA) Group, which comprises Real Estate, Infrastructure and Maritime investing has approximately $43 billion of assets under management. With over 360 professionals worldwide and over 38 years of experience managing real assets, GRA is a trusted advisor to the worlds most respected corporations, governments, institutions and high net worth investors.GRA is a global platform of real estate, infrastructure, maritime/transport and energy strategies driven by local talent. This is achieved by an experienced and committed management team with a disciplined investment process consistently implemented across investment types and regions. The expanding product/strategy platform of innovative offerings is designed to anticipate client needs, and is what sophisticated investors demand and expect from their investment partner.GRA has offices throughout the world with primary locations in: New York, London, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Singapore.Our philosophy is soundly built on a fiduciary foundation - - aligning the interests of our clients, our firm and our people. Our clients interest comes first. Our experience shows that if we serve our clients well, our own success will follow.The JPMAM Infrastructure Investments Group is seeking to hire an Acquisitions Officer to play an integral role in sourcing and acquiring infrastructure assets. The officer is involved in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing new transactions, underwriting, due diligence, and closing.Responsibilities include:Interaction with sellers, partners, investment bankers and advisors to source and review select acquisition opportunities, including leading deal and structuring teams.Analyzing (i.e. screening) investment opportunities from a qualitative and quantitative perspective. Be prepared to discuss preliminary findings with colleagues and superiors as part of the screening process.Drafting of investment memorandums (with associate/analyst support) for both internal investment committee and external client presentations. Responsible for presenting investment opportunities to internal investment committee and/or external clients.Management and oversight of due diligence for approved deals. Responsible for negotiating major transaction terms with seller and/or joint venture partner(s) as well as providers of acquisition and debt financing, with assistance from outside legal counsel, and advisors.Providing training and mentorship to associate and analyst staff.8 to 15 years experience in Investment Banking, Municipal or Government Finance, and/or Project Finance (energy, transportation, utilities sectors).Minimum 7 years in Acquisitions, Advisory or Credit capacity.Expertise in selected industry and/or asset types.Experience with infrastructure assets preferred.Transaction structuring. Ability to negotiate more complex transactions (e.g. joint ventures, consortium deals) as experience level increases.Project management through managing transaction process and coordinating the respective departments responsibilities towards closing a transaction (e.g. legal, tax, engineering, asset management, acquisition and debt financing).Robust knowledge of financial modeling software and strong quantitative and analytical skills; very detail oriented.Strong written and communication skills.Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.Managerial skills through training and mentoring associates and analysts.This position is located in New York, New York

Job Title: Vice President, Acquisitions/Asset Management Company: Brookfield Asset Management LLC Location: New York, NY Description: Brookfield Real Estate Opportunity Fund ("BREOF") invests and manages 2 real estate opportunity funds sponsored by Brookfield Asset Management ("BAM") with a mandate to invest in opportunistic or distressed real estate situations targeted high "teens" levered returns through applying real estate expertise including leasing, capex, financing, etc.  Focus is North American, primarily US, office, multi-family residential and industrial properties.  Currently the fund has equity commitments of $500M and owns 20.0M square feet; approximately $1.8 billion of assets under management.  BREOF is currently searching for a Vice President, Acquisitions/Asset Management for their team. This position is based in New York.  Responsibilities include:  While this position will be involved in most aspects of BREOF's business, the focus will be on further advancing the multi-family businessUnderwriting/analyzing acquisitionsParticipating in negotiations (acquisition, financing and sale)Due diligence including legal, accounting, engineering, market and financialAsset management responsibility to include acquisition under-writing, asset plans, leasing, capital expenditures, financing and sale. Experience and Qualifications must include:  Minimum of 7 years relevant acquisitions and asset management experience with an emphasis on US multi-family residentialAppropriate educational experienceAbility to work in a small team as an active contributor to its success across all aspects of the businessSelf-starter with initiativePresentable and able to deal effectively internally and with third partiesGood understanding of and capable of managing/running financial modeling and presentation models (Excel, Argus, PowerPoint, etc.)  * Please no agency solicitation regarding this position. Thank you. *