Investment Officer

Specific Responsibilities | Investment Strategy

• Source, qualify and close acquisition opportunities within the Central Region, with a heavy focus in following markets: Dallas/Fort Worth, Laredo, Houston, and Austin.
• Support the EVP, Central Region and SVP, Investments in the investment strategy through the respective region, including existing market and potential submarkets.

• Ensure proper execution throughout the lifecycle of transactions including sourcing acquisitions, negotiating deal terms, conducting due diligence activity, financial underwriting, and market analysis for investment review.

• Assess potential acquisition opportunities for alignment with CenterPoint's investment strategy and qualify based on deal economics, probability of close and resource availability.
• Assist in sourcing development opportunities and collaborate with the development team to facilitate successful implementation as needed.
• Assist in sourcing leasing opportunities and collaborate with asset management to facilitate successful execution.
• Identify strategic disposition opportunities within the region and collaborate with other team members to lead the disposition process from broker selection to board presentation to closing.
• Provide thoughtful, market-based underwriting and financing expertise to the investment teams, including market rent, expenses, and capital analysis.
• Negotiate LOIs and PSA contracts while managing all pursuit costs, including legal and due diligence budget.
• Coordinate with Risk Management and Asset Management teams to complete due diligence process on potential investments.
• Prepare and present transactions to executive committee and/or Board of Trustees for approval.
• Ensure smooth transition of new acquisitions to Asset Management team assisting with near term stabilization of immediate value-add investments and remain involved throughout hold period.

Market Relationships and Industry Leadership

• Maximize existing brokerage relationships and develop new strategic and tactical brokerage relationships to be effective in the sourcing of new acquisition opportunities in the Texas markets.

• Increase the visibility and presence of CenterPoint in the real estate industry in the Central Region through presentation opportunities, thought leadership, and media engagements to bring credibility, contacts, and business opportunities.
• Proactively establish and maintain various industry contacts and relationships through active involvement in real estate associations or organizations, leadership positions on boards or committees, and conference or other networking opportunities.
• Research, monitor, and benchmark operating partners, industry developments and trends, and competitors to stay competitive in the market and bring emerging trends and best practices to the team.

Key Selection Criteria

Experience: A seasoned professional with eight (8) years plus of experience in commercial real estate investments with a specific focus on sourcing acquisition opportunities and leading transactions. Experience in industrial is required. The ideal candidate will also bring some experience with an institutional investment management firm or an institutional operator and has experience managing a small team of professionals.

Education: A strong academic background with a bachelor's degree in business, real estate, finance, economics, or a related field. An MBA or an advanced degree is preferred but not required.

Professional Attributes

• Proven experience in acquiring assets by marketed and off-market channels throughout CenterPoint's existing Central Region's footprint.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of real estate investment, financing, acquisition, and disposition processes, including but not limited to market analysis, financial analysis, investment proformas, IRR and NPV calculations, property valuation, and capital markets.
• An understanding of development, asset management, leasing, property operations, project management, and construction with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Demonstrated record of sound investment judgment and the ability to weigh the risk/reward of various strategic initiatives.

• A data-driven individual that can leverage analytics and synthesis skills to develop strategic plans that inform business decisions and achieve financial returns.
• Strong experience with technologies and programs, including Microsoft Excel, ARGUS, and similar processing software.
• Must have the desire, energy, and willingness to spend a significant amount of time throughout the East Region to visit properties and to meet with team members and potential partners.

Personal Attributes

• Displays a positive, can-do attitude and professional manner, exhibiting respectfulness and behavior consistent with the company's core values.
• Brings an entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to be a self-starter that can bring in new and creative ideas. This person will implement industry best practices and sophistication to the company.
• Highly developed listening, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision.
• Provide strong leadership and operate effectively in a collaborative environment by serving as a valuable influencer as well as a team player.
• Outstanding judgment with the ability to identify the relevant questions and important issues when assessing a situation.
• Has the ability to interact and communicate effectively up, down and across the organization.
• An inclination to anticipate problems, take initiative to solve them, and build consensus around solutions.
• Ability to manage and leverage the resources of a large, matrixed organization.
• Highly driven and motivated to join a team that offers a tremendous opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

Culture

CenterPoint's culture is driven by their mission as an investor, developer, and manager of industrial real estate, working to design ingenious solutions to their customers' most complex property, logistics, and supply chain challenges. This is achieved by their company culture that expects creative solutions and embraces unconventional thinking, and shaped by these key tenants:

• Innovative Problem Solving: CenterPoint has a reputation for tackling complex industrial real estate challenges, finding creative solutions that generate added value for their customers and local communities.
• Unparalleled Performance: The CenterPoint team is agile, leverages substantial access to capital to their partners' benefit, and has industry-leading expertise in property investment, development, and property management.
• Valued Relationships: CenterPoint always strives to be an asset to the brokers, investors, tenants, and communities they serve by fully understanding their needs.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

CenterPoint Properties is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps in the recruiting process. CenterPoint Properties offers employees a competitive compensation package which includes an annual target bonus, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) and more. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.