Vice President, Acquisitions - Retail

Macdonald & Company has partnered with a privately held real estate investment manager to appoint a Vice President of Acquisitions. The firm is an established owner-operator with discretionary capital, significant dry powder, and actively growing its portfolio through acquisitions across the United States.This role will work closely with the firm's principals and play a hands-on role in sourcing, underwriting, and executing new retail investments across the Western US, with a focus on grocery-anchored, core-plus and value-add strategies.ResponsibilitiesSource and evaluate acquisition opportunities across U.S. marketsUnderwrite transactions and build detailed financial models, including cash flow projections and return analysesLead transaction execution from initial review through closing, including LOIs, due diligence, and deal structuringCoordinate with internal capital markets and asset management teams throughout the investment processMaintain broker and owner relationships to support ongoing deal flowPrepare investment materials and present opportunities to senior leadership and investment committeeQualifications7+ years of experience in real estate acquisitionsExperience across retail investments, with a focus on grocery anchored retail centersStrong underwriting and financial modeling skillsDemonstrated ability to manage transactions from sourcing through closingExperience within an owner-operator investment platform