Associate Director of Investments

Work closely with VP of Investmetns to lead investment sourcing and deal execution for a well-capitalized, buy-side real estate firm focused on experiential assets in the Kansas City market, with strong career growth and direct impact on portfolio expansion. #846 #Exponent country: US all locations: [Kansas City Metropolitan Area] commitment: Full-Time department: Finance location: Kansas City Metropolitan Area team: Finance Why We Like This: Strategic Impact: Lead the full investment cycle from sourcing to closing in experiential real estate, shaping the company’s growth trajectory.Relationship-Driven Role: Be the primary outward contact, leveraging and expanding your network to uncover and secure high-quality deals.Career Growth: Flat organization with direct access to leadership and no cap on advancement in title or compensation. Requirements: Relationship-Driven Deal Sourcing: Leverage and expand existing networks to proactively source and develop experiential real estate opportunities, critical for a team that thrives on relationship-building and targeted outreach.Transaction Experience: Bring solid expertise in real estate transactions, investment banking, or corporate M&A to effectively evaluate, negotiate, and close deals alongside analysts and legal teams.Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills: Excel in oral and written communication to negotiate terms and clearly present opportunities to leadership and partners, essential for front-line deal-making and stakeholder management. Responsibilities: Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong connections with partners, developers, sellers, and brokers to consistently source and secure new experiential real estate investment opportunities.Transaction Sourcing & Strategy: Craft and implement targeted investment strategies, actively generate leads, and maintain a robust pipeline aligned with the firm’s investment mandate.Deal Evaluation & Negotiation: Partner with internal teams to assess opportunities, lead negotiations on letters of intent and term sheets, and prepare comprehensive investment summaries for decision-making committees.Transaction Closing: Manage due diligence processes, coordinate with legal counsel, and oversee the closing to ensure seamless deal execution.Internal Communication & Asset Support: Provide clear updates on deal pipeline status and terms internally, while supporting asset management activities including dispositions and renovations as required.