VP, Investment Officer Direct Real Estate
Job Description:
Job Title: Vice President, Real Estate Investments
The Role
The VP, Real Estate Investments will partner with the Head of Direct Real Estate and the Direct Real Estate Investment Team to execute on a plan to acquire commercial real estate in the US on behalf of various FMR fund vehicles. This will include sourcing the opportunity, managing the financial and market underwriting, negotiating with the seller, presenting the opportunity to the Investment Committee, running the due diligence process, closing the transaction and leading the property-level financing process as required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Source real estate investment opportunities that meet portfolio criteria (asset class and risk/return) across target markets through existing network or broker relationships
- Review and underwrite potential investment opportunities
- Negotiate and structure real estate acquisitions and property level financing
- Prepare analysis of opportunity and materials for investment committee approval, present opportunities to investment committee for approval
- Review and approve legal, operational, environmental, engineering and appraisal reports created as part of the due diligence process
- Contribute valuable knowledge of US real estate markets
- Build and maintain appropriate pipeline of opportunities
- Manage and develop investment analysts and associates
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The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
- Minimum of 15 years work experience in commercial real estate required; majority within investment roles
- Strong professional relationships throughout the US real estate industry
- Recent relevant investment experience in US commercial real estate across various asset classes; Asset Management experience a plus
- Strong writing, financial analysis and presentation abilities
- Ability to evaluate real estate and real estate markets
- Management and leadership skills necessary to implement a new product/strategy within Fidelity
- Critical, objective thinker that can analyze an opportunity and make a quick decision
- Collaborative, results driven leader
The Team
Fidelity Investments has established a team in Boston, Massachusetts to develop, launch, and manage direct real estate products for Fidelity's customers.
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Category:
Private Equity
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.
Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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