Director Investments

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We are seeking a Director of Investments to join our Integrated Asset Management Team in Toronto. The successful individual will report to the SVP, Asset Management & Investments and will lead efforts in executing on investment strategies for third‑party and Co‑Investment mandates. This role requires an experienced investment professional with a deep understanding of the Canadian commercial real‑estate investment landscape.

• Partner with internal teams and clients to establish and execute client portfolio investment strategies, including acquisition/disposition strategies and asset‑class allocation.
• Maintain strong relationships within the brokerage community and real‑estate investment industry to identify on‑ and off‑market opportunities, stay informed about market trends, transaction activity, valuations, and major investment market participants.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical and negotiating skills in evaluating and securing potential investment opportunities, including assessing investment attributes, returns, risks and other investment considerations.
• Assist in developing investment strategies for clients including preparation and presentation of pitches to existing and potential clients.
• Establish controls and identify areas of improvement in the underwriting process with the objective of providing high quality and timely analyses for internal and external clients.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the investments team in support of overall growth and productivity.
• Oversee the underwriting and valuation of investment opportunities, preparing comprehensive packages for clients and internal and external investment committees.
• Lead negotiations of purchase and sale documents, due diligence and deal execution on acquisition and sale mandates.
• Establish and maintain strong client communication and service levels commensurate with the Colliers brand.
• Maintain databases and general market knowledge on investment activity, valuations and trends in the investment market and collaborate with Integrated Asset Management to keep Colliers clients informed of impacts on portfolios.
• Collaborate with Colliers Business Development and Investor Relations teams to help enhance their capabilities and provide added benefit to the client.

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or advanced degree in finance, real estate or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a senior investment role within commercial real estate.
• Experience and knowledge of commercial real‑estate development and multi‑family investment is considered an asset.
• Strong leader and collaborator with a firm grasp and understanding of the business needs, client service and cultural and financial realities of the organization and the marketplace.
• Proactive in introducing new ideas, opportunities and solutions that embrace the company’s objective for growth of the Canadian business.
• Resourceful, hands‑on, comfortable wearing multiple hats, a “doer,” always willing to pitch in and get the job done; strong information‑seeking skills.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, strong ability to think through a range of possibilities and scenarios.
• Strategic thinking, enterprising in nature, with demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across internal and external partners.
• Occasional travel may be required.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

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