Investment Officer

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• Source, qualify and close acquisition opportunities within the Central Region, with a heavy focus in Dallas/Fort Worth, Laredo, Houston, and Austin.
• Support the EVP, Central Region and SVP, Investments in the investment strategy through their 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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…