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Griffin Capital Company, LLC

VP, Due Diligence

Griffin Capital Company, LLC, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245

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Overview

Griffin Capital Company is a leading full-service real estate investment and management company with three decades of leadership and innovation in acquisitions, investment management, and capital markets. We manage a diverse portfolio of institutional-quality assets across the United States and focus on creating reliable, thematic investment solutions for investors and communities. Since 1995, Griffin Capital has owned, managed, sponsored and/or co-sponsored approximately $24 billion in assets across a wide range of real estate sectors and investment structures. The Griffin Capital Team has engaged in the development of approximately $4.4 billion of real estate, with a focus on the multifamily sector in 32 markets. Position Summary Responsible for overseeing components of the fund formation and fund launch processes for Griffin Capital’s real estate investment offerings. This role involves interaction with external partners in the wealth channel during diligence inquiries and collaboration across asset and portfolio management, accounting, legal and compliance, marketing and sales to prepare materials and responses. The candidate should ideally have experience with alternative investments, analysis of real estate investment offerings, launching an investment offering, fund structuring and capital formation in the wealth channel. Duties and Responsibilities Respond to due diligence questionnaires and other requests from wealth channel diligence/research teams in a timely and accurate manner. Engage/manage third-party research firms and ensure timely completion and dissemination of their reports on Griffin investment offerings. Coordinate and lead diligence-focused calls with prospective wealth channel partners. Create/compile diligence support materials to ensure external diligence/research teams receive relevant updates and communication. Support capital formation efforts by maintaining strong relationships with the wealth channel diligence community and providing regular company/fund updates. Fund Formation and Offering Launch Run components of the fund formation and launch process. Assist with preparation and timely review of all fund offering materials. Provide input on fund structuring based on competitive analysis, regulatory changes and best practices. Prepare education on investment offerings for the capital formation team (competitive analysis, talking points, FAQs). Prepare and manage intra-department workflows to ensure effective collaboration and review of all fund documents. Interact with third-party diligence firms and research/diligence personnel of existing and prospective wealth channel partners to address questions or provide information related to company and both closed and open investment offerings. Department Communications Assist with preparation/review of external communications/reports and internal education/resources. Manage the preparation, updates and accuracy of external reports/modules regarding Griffin Capital and our Funds. Qualifications and Skills Requirements Relevant Work Experience

– 5+ years in the investment management industry; with three (3) years of direct experience in private real estate or alternative investment due diligence, fund formation and offering launches. Certifications

– CFA or CAIA charterholder, preferred but not required. Education

– Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Industry Knowledge

– Strong knowledge of the Financial Services Industry and alternative investment strategies. Experience analyzing investment offerings, fund formation documents, competitive analysis, and preparing presentations for inquiries from 3rd party research and diligence teams. Understanding of offering terms and concepts and basic finance concepts is encouraged. Computer Skills

– Proficiency with MS Office; ability to analyze and interpret models in Excel and prepare presentations in PowerPoint. Knowledge of Microsoft Copilot or similar applications is a plus. Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a team; contribute to department initiatives. Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multi-task with competing demands. Superior communication and presentation skills. Ability to build relationships with external partners and internal teams; comfortable presenting to all levels of management. Benefits and Salary Griffin Capital’s salary ranges are determined by role, experience, and internal/external pay equity considerations. The base salary range for this exempt full-time position is $170,000-$240,000 plus bonus eligibility and benefits. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support employees’ physical, financial, and emotional well-being, including: 100% company-paid individual medical and dental insurance. 100% company-paid individual life and disability insurance. 401(k) plan with up to 4% match and full vesting. Flexible Time Off with unlimited time away. Birthday holiday and paid time off for community service. Onsite gym and lifestyle spending account. Access to other health and tax-advantaged benefits. Availability of benefits may vary by location and employment type and may change at Griffin Capital’s discretion. The company reserves the right to alter benefits at any time. Equal Employment Opportunity Griffin Capital is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.

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