The Director – Retail Investments will be responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and executing retail real estate investments, with a focus on open-air shopping centers. This individual will play a central role in driving new investment activity within a defined regional focus and will lead transactions from initial sourcing through closing.

This role offers a meaningful degree of autonomy while operating in close collaboration with senior leadership. This position reports directly to the Chief Investment Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing & Market Coverage

• Source acquisition opportunities through active coverage of brokers, owners, and market participants within assigned region(s) and/or product type(s)
• Focus on marketed and off-market retail investment opportunities generally exceeding $20 million
• Build and maintain relationships with property owners, brokerage firms and other market participants on a national, regional and local level
• Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of target markets, tenant trends, and competitive dynamics

Underwriting & Investment Analysis

• Lead underwriting and valuation of acquisition opportunities
• Work closely with internal analysts to produce accurate and timely underwriting materials
• Develop value-add strategies, including leasing assumptions, capital expenditure requirements, and capital markets assumptions
• Present investment opportunities to senior leadership and Investment Committee

Transaction Execution

• Lead all aspects of the acquisition process, including contract negotiation, due diligence, and closing
• Coordinate with internal teams (asset management, leasing, accounting ) and 3rd parties (legal, lenders, consultants)
• Drive deal timelines and ensure efficient, detail-oriented execution

Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Track market activity, pricing trends, and comparable transactions within target region(s)
• Provide insight into evolving retail trends and implications for acquisition strategy
• Participate in portfolio construction strategy and capital deployment planning

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