Confidential
Head of Real Estate Acquisitions - Family Office
Confidential, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Head of Real Estate Acquisitions – Family Office
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Base pay $190,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
A privately held family office is seeking a Head of Real Estate Acquisitions to establish and lead a newly formed real estate investment arm. This role will be responsible for building the acquisitions strategy, sourcing and executing transactions, and serving as a key investment partner to the principals. The position offers significant autonomy, long‑term capital, and the opportunity to shape the platform from inception.
Responsibilities
Partner with principals to define the real estate investment strategy, target markets, asset classes, and risk parameters
Build the acquisitions infrastructure, including sourcing channels, underwriting standards, and investment processes
Develop relationships with operating partners, brokers, lenders, and joint venture partners
Deal Sourcing & Execution
Originate proprietary and off‑market investment opportunities across targeted asset classes
Lead all aspects of transaction execution, including underwriting, valuation, structuring, negotiations, and due diligence
Prepare and present investment memoranda and recommendations to the investment committee/principals
Oversee closing processes and coordinate with legal, tax, and financing counterparties
Drive disciplined capital deployment aligned with long‑term family office objectives
Evaluate value‑add, opportunistic, and core‑plus investments depending on mandate
Monitor market trends, pricing, and competitive dynamics to inform acquisition decisions
Team & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Hire and manage acquisitions and underwriting talent as the platform scales
Collaborate closely with asset management, finance, and operations to ensure seamless transition post‑acquisition
Support portfolio‑level strategic decisions, including refinancings, dispositions, and recapitalizations
Qualifications
7+ years of real estate acquisitions or principal investing experience, ideally within a family office, private equity firm, or institutional investor
Demonstrated track record of sourcing and executing successful real estate investments
Strong underwriting, financial modeling, and investment judgment across relevant asset classes
Deep broker and industry relationships with the ability to source differentiated opportunities
Entrepreneurial mindset with experience building or scaling an investment platform
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact directly with principals and senior stakeholders
Preferred Experience
Experience investing across multiple geographies or asset types
Background in both direct acquisitions and joint venture structures
Familiarity with long‑term, patient capital investment horizons
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
General Business and Finance
Industries
Real Estate
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Investment Management
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Base pay $190,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
A privately held family office is seeking a Head of Real Estate Acquisitions to establish and lead a newly formed real estate investment arm. This role will be responsible for building the acquisitions strategy, sourcing and executing transactions, and serving as a key investment partner to the principals. The position offers significant autonomy, long‑term capital, and the opportunity to shape the platform from inception.
Responsibilities
Partner with principals to define the real estate investment strategy, target markets, asset classes, and risk parameters
Build the acquisitions infrastructure, including sourcing channels, underwriting standards, and investment processes
Develop relationships with operating partners, brokers, lenders, and joint venture partners
Deal Sourcing & Execution
Originate proprietary and off‑market investment opportunities across targeted asset classes
Lead all aspects of transaction execution, including underwriting, valuation, structuring, negotiations, and due diligence
Prepare and present investment memoranda and recommendations to the investment committee/principals
Oversee closing processes and coordinate with legal, tax, and financing counterparties
Drive disciplined capital deployment aligned with long‑term family office objectives
Evaluate value‑add, opportunistic, and core‑plus investments depending on mandate
Monitor market trends, pricing, and competitive dynamics to inform acquisition decisions
Team & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Hire and manage acquisitions and underwriting talent as the platform scales
Collaborate closely with asset management, finance, and operations to ensure seamless transition post‑acquisition
Support portfolio‑level strategic decisions, including refinancings, dispositions, and recapitalizations
Qualifications
7+ years of real estate acquisitions or principal investing experience, ideally within a family office, private equity firm, or institutional investor
Demonstrated track record of sourcing and executing successful real estate investments
Strong underwriting, financial modeling, and investment judgment across relevant asset classes
Deep broker and industry relationships with the ability to source differentiated opportunities
Entrepreneurial mindset with experience building or scaling an investment platform
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact directly with principals and senior stakeholders
Preferred Experience
Experience investing across multiple geographies or asset types
Background in both direct acquisitions and joint venture structures
Familiarity with long‑term, patient capital investment horizons
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
General Business and Finance
Industries
Real Estate
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Investment Management
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