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‍Essential Job Functions (Duties/Responsibilities)

The Vice President, Investments & Asset Management will have the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Perform all aspects of new investment/M&A sourcing, due diligence, advise on deal structuring, modeling, participate/present in investment committee meetings, deal execution and company reporting.
• Leverage the firm’s networks to identify and source attractive opportunities and work in a team environment to select portfolio company investments.
• Participate as a value-added member of portfolio company board(s) of directors and work with portfolio company management teams to deliver growth and value.
• Mentor/coach the firm’s Associates and other junior professionals to cultivate their skill sets, technical abilities, investment acumen and firm contributions.
• Conduct themselves in all areas with the highest levels of personal integrity, ethics, and intellectual honesty.  
• Develop and implement long-term investment strategies to support the organization's growth and financial objectives.
• Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities, including new property acquisitions, development projects, and other capital expenditures.
• Oversee the investment portfolio, ensuring that all decisions align with financial goals and risk tolerance.
• Conduct market analysis and competitive research to inform investment decisions and predict future financial needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential investors, lenders, and financial partners.
• Lead efforts to raise capital, including preparing investor presentations and engaging in fundraising activities.
• Communicate investment performance, strategy, and risk to key stakeholders, including the board of directors.
• Use hotel management input, industry analysis/benchmarking, accounting, hotel financial analysis and computer modeling fundamentals to analyze hotel operations, business plans, capital investments, sales & marketing plans and strategic alternatives.
• Formulate and make recommendations to the Executive Committee for short and long- term strategic plans for the hotel assets.
• Keep current on all markets affecting the hospitality industry and specifically the markets in which the assets are situated, including supply and demand changes and trends.
• Examine and monitor the operating performance of the assets to ensure the return on investment in each asset is maximized.
• Meet with hotel executive teams to review monthly & quarterly operating performance, annual business plans and longer-term strategic plans.
• Proactively identify and resolve ownership issues to maintain the integrity of the assets.
• Prepare investment summaries and make recommendations for major hotel expenditures.
• Analyze and track of return on investment for the assets as well as profit improving projects, either implemented or proposed.
• Identify value enhancement opportunities within the portfolio and provide input to monthly, quarterly and annual internal reports to the Executive Committee for all assets in the designated portfolio
• Provide financial analysis and regular reporting to investors and senior leadership.
• Manage quarterly investor reports and valuations.
• Perform financial analysis of properties including operating statements, budget and variance review, loan administration, disposition analysis, lease analysis, appraisal, and capex reviews, etc.
• Perform quarterly valuations, financial reporting, and portfolio strategy for quarterly and annual investor reporting.
• Conduct market research to determine various factors impacting property level performance.
• Oversee implementation of business plan(s) associated with a variety of real estate-related assets, including mezzanine and bridge loans, and preferred and common equity positions.
• Work closely with senior management in analyzing strategies for acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalization, and refinance.
• Review and interpret legal documents, such as loan agreements, guarantees, and promissory notes to ensure the loans remain in compliance.
• Monitor capital improvement projects to ensure timely completion within budgets.
• Analyze and recommend strategic initiatives to the executive team to optimize investor returns and mitigate risk.
• Conduct disposition analysis to assist executive team is refinance or recapitalization decision making.
• Manage ongoing improvement of upstream reporting procedures to improve data availability and integrity
• Lead and mentor a high-performing investment and finance team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, legal, and development) to ensure investments align with organizational goals.
• Stay informed of industry trends, financial markets, and economic conditions that could impact the organization.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate and/or Accounting

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Real Estate with an emphasis on investment management, development, acquisitions, valuations, relationship management, capital markets and asset management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• A strong knowledge of real estate markets with a particular emphasis on hotel, multifamily, office, retail and industrial.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and organizational skills
• The ability to analyze complex financial, statistical, and qualitative data.
• The ability to analyze complex operating agreements and waterfall models.
• The ability to "think outside the box" and present ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• The ability to train analytical staff.
• The ability to multitask and function within a growing organization.
• Self-starter with a team player mentality and strong communication skills.
• Sense of urgency and strong initiative
• Prior experience as an analyst or in a financial position related to hotels, real estate, or similar industry.
• Strong analytical skills

Travel: up to 30%

Based in Atlanta, GA, Dream Capital is a full-service commercial real estate investment firm that sponsors and co-invests in projects nationwide. Dream’s wide-ranging capabilities give our investments a competitive edge. The platform offers services including debt and equity origination, development, asset and property management, and portfolio management. Dream Capital is an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented business led by a highly talented, experienced, and proven executive team.

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