Director, Investments Jobs

About the Role:

The Director, Investments will work closely with senior members of the company and actively participate in and contribute to all facets of the business including new acquisitions, development, construction and property and asset management. As Fitzrovia continues to expand into new business verticals and geographies, this role will play a crucial role in evaluating these new strategies and contributing to the general growth of the firm.

At Fitzrovia, we pride ourselves on being an entrepreneurial and innovative organization, which makes this role well suited for a candidate looking to roll up their sleeves, wear multiple hats and contribute to all aspects of real estate investment and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the research and evaluation of new business strategies and verticals
• Assume the role of “business lead” on one to two developments by overseeing and ensuring the successful execution of the developments from start to finish. This includes coordination and collaboration with relevant in-house and third-party stakeholders, solving day-to-day issues that arise during development, holding team members accountable to budget and schedule and leading a variety of unstructured tasks
• Oversee asset management and property management teams to ensure successful execution of such asset business capital plans
• Work alongside the asset management team to formulate asset business plans for value-add assets on a quarterly and annual basis
• Lead the closing process including review of due diligence materials, review of legal documentation and coordination with internal resources and third-party consultants and stakeholders
• Work alongside senior management to oversee the general strategy, formation, build-out and execution of the Company’s business verticals including leading acquisitions, closings, and business plan execution
• Provide sound business judgement and recommendations on a variety of unstructured tasks.
• Lead the preparation of investment committee memorandums and due diligence materials for new acquisitions
• Establish relationships with market participants to source potential investment opportunities
• Assess potential investments through the preparation of detailed financial models and market research
• Work with a team of highly skilled analysts and associates including mentorship, training and fostering a positive and supportive culture
• Complete and oversee data-driven analysis to assist in major decision-making including asset business plans, financings, rezoning, design development, construction tendering and lease-up strategy
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and best practices across all business verticals
• Assist with securing land, bridge, construction and permanent financing including the preparation of lender packages, valuations, budgets and due diligence materials
• Work closely with development, construction, asset and property management and accounting to ensure all team members are working together and towards common goals

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Advanced analytical skills with expert working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Real estate experience and keen interest in developing a network of relationships in the sector are required
• Excellent and effective written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Critical thinker and highly analytical with good judgment
• 7 + years experience in finance, including principal investing at a private equity company or real estate firm. Investment banking experience is considered an asset.
• Motivated to oversee the work and contribute to the development of junior members of the investments team
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, finance or a similar field
• Results-driven individual with ability to lead inter-disciplinary teams of internal and external stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with an ability to work independently and synergistically in a lean and horizontal corporate structure

Why Fitzrovia:

Fitzrovia Real Estate is a vertically integrated development and asset manager focused on class-A apartment buildings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Fitzrovia provides best-in-class development, construction, property and asset management of luxury purpose-built rental apartments with a focus on design, active lifestyle management and exceptional customer service.

Fitzrovia partners with public institutions, pension funds and high net worth investors who have a bias towards long-term cash flow generating assets. The company is the largest developer of purpose-built rental apartments in the GTA with over $6.3 billion of assets under management.

We focus on our people and our culture, and offer a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities. Fitzrovia’s commitment to hospitality is at the core of our DNA. To learn more about Fitzrovia, our people and our properties, visit www.fitzrovia.ca.

Fitzrovia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach us at [email protected].