Vice President, Strategic Investments

The Second Century Ventures, LLC, a for-profit, private equity fund wholly owned and operated by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), “The Voice for Real Estateâ€� and America’s largest trade is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Investments.  The Vice President will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development/Commercial Services/President and COO, REALTORS® Information Network.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE):

BUSINESS PLAN

Translate the Second Century Ventures (SCV) business plan into strategic investment process supported by actionable initiatives. 

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Ideate investment strategy and parameters to meet objectives stated in business plan and as determined by SVP/CEO/BOD.  Understand challenges and opportunities of venture capital and real estate businesses and decide on optimal approach to attract qualified investment options. 

VENTURE CAPITALIST

Accountable to SVP/CEO/BOD for meeting investment criteria and fund performance objectives.  Create dealflow and pursue attractive opportunities for the fund.  Monitor investment portfolio performance and determine actions required to meet investment goals and mitigate risk.  Recommend investment targets, make presentations, negotiate transactions, close deals, manage post-closing, monitor portfolio, and recommend acquisitions and dispositions. 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Become “Rain Makerâ€� for SCV/NAR by identifying ways of attracting quality investment opportunities and making it happen.  Use personal entrepreneurial background; engage entrepreneurs by establishing NAR’s credibility and suitability to support their investment proposals.  Determine most suitable methods of attracting and retaining qualified investment candidates.  Develop pro-formas and valuation models to support proposals. 

NEGOTIATOR

Take Leadership of proposed transactions and navigate each deal through a process of identifying the optimal investment structure for NAR and negotiate with entrepreneurs throughout the process. 

MANAGE DEAL CLOSINGS

Identify needed diligence resources and steward the process through closing.  Bring requisite skills and experience to lead and direct this process. 

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

Establish trust with entrepreneurs and provide leadership and mentoring to the early stage operational environment pre- and post-closing in order to create a more successful investment for SCV/NAR. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS):

Bachelor's degree required; MBA a plus.  Minimum of 5 years experience in putting together strategic partnerships with emphasis on equity investments.  Knowledge of the real estate industry with familiarity of products and technologies used by REALTORS®.  Some travel required.  Position based in Chicago, Illinois.

 

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is the most influential real estate organization in the world.

 We offer a rewarding and challenging work environment along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

 

Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter stating salary requirements to Human Resources: HRJob07@realtors.org EOE