Director of Commercial Real Estate
Location: Houston, TX (In-office position)
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About Beyond International/Beyond Global Management
Beyond Global Management (https://beyondgm.com
) is an INC 5000 investment firm that primarily focuses on real estate related private credit investment opportunities in the United States. We utilize our underwriting and structuring expertise to deliver custom solutions that address the needs of the borrower.
Job Overview:
The Director of Commercial Real Estate will report to CIO and serve as a senior leader responsible for the strategic management, acquisition, and disposition of a portfolio of commercial real estate assets. This includes a strong focus on distressed and special situation assets. The Director will lead all aspects of asset management, financial structuring, and investment strategy, demonstrating a keen ability to solve complex, high-stakes problems and maximize value. A significant aspect of the role involves leveraging diverse capital sources, including structuring EB-5 financing.
Key Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Problem Solving and Distressed Assets
- Provide tactical oversight and leadership for managing a portfolio of underperforming or financially troubled real estate assets.
- Develop and implement creative recovery and turnaround strategies for distressed assets to maximize returns and minimize losses.
- Analyze complex financial situations, market conditions, and legal frameworks to navigate challenges and create effective resolution strategies.
- Exhibit exceptional problem-solving skills to navigate high-stakes negotiations and drive successful outcomes under tight timelines.
- Lead the due diligence process for special situation acquisitions, including evaluating asset condition, market position, and potential for improvement.
2. Financial Structuring and Capital Markets
- Lead the negotiation, structuring, and closing of complex commercial real estate investment projects.
- Create detailed financial analyses of property-level cash flows and debt/equity structures, utilizing advanced financial modeling.
- Develop comprehensive capital plans and financial strategies, including identifying and securing various funding sources.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of all relevant federal financing programs and tax credits, with specific expertise in structuring and managing EB-5 financing.
- Oversee refinancing and disposition efforts, including hold/sell analyses and exit strategies.
3. Strategic Asset Management
- Formulate and execute strategic plans for each asset in the portfolio to enhance value, including revenue enhancement and expense reduction efforts.
- Oversee the management and performance of assets throughout their lifecycle, from acquisition through disposition.
- Manage relationships with third-party property managers, leasing teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Prepare and present financial reports, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations to senior management and investors.
- Monitor market trends and industry developments to inform strategic decisions and identify new opportunities.
4. Leadership and Experience
- Lead and mentor a team of asset managers and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic thinking.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key market participants, investors, and industry professionals.
- Provide guidance to clients or internal stakeholders on restructuring modified or non-performing loans.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, with a demonstrated focus on distressed assets, financial structuring, and asset management.
- Deep expertise and a proven track record in financial structuring, including sophisticated debt and equity structures.
- Familiar with key legal documents in commercial real estate transactions including mortgage, loan agreement, promissory notes, guarantees and inter-creditor agreements
- A thorough understanding of EB-5 financing is essential, with demonstrated experience in successfully incorporating it into capital stacks.
- Exceptional analytical, written and verbal communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong capacity for problem-solving, with the ability to manage complex situations effectively.
Salary Range: $130K - $180K (DOE) + bonus
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Generous paid time off and work-life balance initiatives.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Note: Benefits can and may change any time at the management's discretion and in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and able to commute to Houston, TX.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Beyond International is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. Beyond International is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. Beyond International is an at-will employer.
