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This person will be responsible for leading private real estate investments in the Western U.S. region across asset classes and capital structure.
Specifically, this person will:
Source, evaluate and consummate real estate private equity and debt investments throughout the Western U.S., including opportunistic, value-add, and core-plus profiles consistent with the investment criteria of various PIMCO fund vehicles.
Lead all aspects of the investment process, including sourcing, underwriting and structuring.
Leverage existing relationships and build new relationships to drive investment strategies and opportunities.
Develop investment strategy and identify target markets, sectors and counterparties for investment.
Help lead and mentor junior investment professionals on PIMCO's commercial real estate team.
The SVP, Acquisitions will bring 12+ years of investment experience at a top-tier real estate investment management firm. The candidate will have experience across asset classes with a focus on the Western region, with a preference toward candidates who have experience investing across the capital structure and at the portfolio and/or corporate/entity level. They will be a visible member of the PIMCO CRE team and must have the confidence, collaborative style and gravitas to garner credibility and build relationships both internally and externally.
Specifically, we will be seeking the following attributes in candidates:
A strong investment track-record including significant experience sourcing, structuring and investing in the Western U.S.
Experience investing in all major asset types through direct real estate acquisitions as well as in structured transactions at the asset and corporate level.
Strategic thinker with the ability to assess opportunities in a thorough but time efficient manner.
Adept at producing compelling, detailed materials and information to support conviction behind investment recommendations.
Proactive "hunter" mentality seeking to uncover new opportunities and relationships.
Relationship-driven in orientation matched by analytical acumen for investing across the capital stack.
Effective collaborator and team player, able to leverage the strength of the PIMCO platform.
This person will have an understanding of investor relations, financial reporting, legal/regulatory compliance, and fund/deal structuring.
Qualified candidates will be attuned to risk management, portfolio diversification, and asset management.
Analytical rigor, ethical integrity, and fiduciary responsibility are all important qualifiers.
Previous experience in a formal or informal leadership/mentorship role.
In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
Setting Strategy
The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision.
The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy.
An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas.
The ability to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful.
Executing for Results
The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance, tenacious and accountable in driving results.
Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
A risk-taker who seeks data and input from others to foresee possible threats or unintended circumstances from decisions; someone who takes smart risks.
A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.
Leading Teams
A leader who is self-reflective and aware of his/her own limitations; leads by example and drives performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.
The ability to preserve in the face of challenges, and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers.
Relationships and Influence
Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in his/her beliefs, and active drive.
Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.
PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.
Salary Range: $ 265,000.00 - $ 305,000.00
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