Transaction Manager, U.S. Real Estate Investments

Job description

Are you energized by identifying investment opportunities and turning them into successful acquisitions? Do you thrive at the intersection of real estate investing, market insight and transaction execution?

We are looking for a Transaction Manager who will have responsibility for sourcing, underwriting, negotiating, executing, and closing real estate investments on behalf of UBS Global Real Estate's U.S. investment portfolios. You will lead all aspects of the acquisition process from initial opportunity evaluation through closing while partnering closely with Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Legal, Tax, Research, Engineering, Risk Management, Operations and senior leadership.

In this role, you will:

• source and evaluate acquisition opportunities across assigned property types and markets, developing relationships with brokers, owners, developers and operating partners
• evaluate acquisitions through financial underwriting, valuation analysis and scenario modelling using Argus Enterprise, Excel and other analytical tools, including discounted cash flow analysis, total return calculations, sensitivity analyses, scenario modeling and valuation
• direct due diligence activities, including operational, legal, tax, engineering and market reviews
• negotiate transaction documentation, including letters of intent, purchase agreements and joint venture structures in coordination with Legal
• coordinate cross-functional transaction teams to keep acquisitions progressing efficiently from evaluation to closing
• prepare investment recommendations and present opportunities, risks and value drivers to investment committees
• partner with Asset Management and Portfolio Management to align acquisitions with business plans and portfolio objectives
• strengthen our market presence by maintaining industry relationships and sharing market intelligence
• mentor and provide guidance to analysts and associates supporting transaction execution