About Haven Capital:
Backed by Regis Group PLC and funds managed by Ares, Haven is at the forefront of real estate finance innovation. With the recent finalization of two new ground lease vehicles totaling over $2.0 billion in unlevered equity, Haven is in a position to grow substantially over the next several years. At Haven, we specialize in originating, acquiring, and managing ground lease positions, offering innovative solutions that empower real estate owners while maximizing capital proceeds.
As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders with extensive experience in both debt and equity investing across all real estate asset classes. Our collaborative environment fosters creativity and growth, providing you with the tools and support needed to excel in your career.
Target acquisition size of $20-500m ($50m+ total real estate asset value) across all real estate asset classes
The Role
- Lead role in the acquisition/origination of ground lease (leased fee) positions across major asset classes including multifamily (existing and development), office (including MOB and life science), student housing, retail, hospitality, industrial, renewable energy and senior housing
- Lead all aspects of the transaction including pricing and structuring, negotiating transaction and legal documents with sellers, achieving Investment Committee approval and overseeing underwriting, diligence and closing processes
- Understand and address key structuring and tax considerations for sellers (with support from the Haven team)
- Prepare proposals and presentations, including written and oral presentations of proposed transactions to investment committees / board members
- Create and expand sponsor relationships across all markets and asset classes.
- Be part of a team of originators that works together to grow the platform.
Candidate Profile
- 7+ years of experience in a commercial real estate acquisition, debt origination, or advisory role within a debt or equity investing fund / REIT, investment/commercial bank, or real estate brokerage focused on US commercial real estate
- Possess a track record that demonstrates a breadth of origination and/or acquisition experience, with a deep understanding of real estate debt transactions
- Understanding of partnership and real estate funding structures
- Experience or understanding of fixed income markets and pricing
- Deep relationships within brokerage and real estate owner community
- Drive and determination to create an active acquisitions business within major market across the US.
- Strong understanding of key elements of real estate risk and the ability to price/filter transactions against a target investment and returns framework
- Good knowledge of real estate fundamentals
- Entrepreneurial self-starter interested in leading a business in a lean, fast-growing environment
- Analytical and quickly able to grasp and explain benefits and considerations of different funding structures
- Strong team player
- High attention to detail
- Willingness to travel regularly
Location
New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA
For Los Angeles candidate, ability to spend at least 4 days per month in NYC office in addition to other travel