Director | Managing Director, Portfolio Management, Private Equity Real Estate
Locations: Chicago, IL; Des Moines, IA; New York, NY; Denver, CO
What You'll Do
We are seeking a Director or Managing Director, Portfolio Management to join our Retail & Residential team. In this role, you will lead our residential portfolio as well as provide additional support for retail investments, guiding portfolio strategy and execution for one of our more complex institutional real estate portfolios, helping maximize performance while aligning with the objectives of a large institutional pension client.
This position blends investment judgment, client leadership, portfolio oversight, and leadership, with meaningful influence on strategy, transactions, and long-term portfolio construction.
Strategic Planning & Portfolio Strategy
- Shape and help drive residential portfolio strategy with a secondary focus on retail, and mixed use investments.
- Translate strategic direction into executable plans through operating partners and investment structures
- Support development of new investment vehicles and structures designed to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns
- Procure and negotiate agreements with operating partners, joint venture partners, and institutional counterparties
Portfolio Management & Investment Oversight
- Lead management of a large, complex real estate portfolio
- Direct implementation of business plans across residential assets and operating platforms, and support retail initiatives as needed
- Review and approve proposed real estate transactions and financial decisions for underwriting consistency, capital requirements, and portfolio fit
- Provide input on transaction structuring and pricing, emphasizing portfolio-level impact
- Represent the client on management and investment committees
Valuation, Compliance & Reporting
- Partner with internal and external valuation consultants to execute portfolio valuation policy
- Ensure consistency, analytical rigor, and compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
- Oversee preparation of clear, accurate financial and performance reporting for clients and internal stakeholders
Marketing Representation & Relationship Development
- Represent the firm within the market and broader real estate industry
- Build and maintain relationships with residential operating partners, brokers, and key market participants
- Maintain strong awareness of residential market conditions and adapt portfolio strategy accordingly
Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor and develop investment professionals across the team
- Promote high standards of analysis, accountability, and collaboration
- Contribute to a culture of strong performance and continuous development
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time