Vice President, Investments and Head of Montreal

4 months ago


Montreal, Canada Fitzrovia Full time

About the Role:


The Vice President, Investments and Head of our Montreal office will be responsible for the regional management of Fitzrovia’s investment strategy and related business activities, ensuring efficient operations and execution of the Company’s overall strategy in the Montreal region. This role will work closely with other senior members of the company and actively participate in and contribute to all facets of the business including new acquisitions, development, construction and property and asset management. As Fitzrovia continues to expand into new business verticals and geographies, this role will play a crucial role in evaluating these new strategies and contributing to the general growth of the firm.


At Fitzrovia, we pride ourselves on being an entrepreneurial and innovative organization, which makes this role well suited for a candidate looking to roll up their sleeves, wear multiple hats and contribute to all aspects of real estate investment and development.


As we are a highly collaborative team, this role is on-site full-time, and the successful candidate will be required to work in the office Monday to Friday.


Responsibilities:


Investments Leadership

  • Work alongside the CEO, EVP – Investments, EVP – Operations and other senior management team members to oversee the general strategy, formation, build-out and execution of the Company’s business verticals including leading acquisitions, closings, and business plan execution
  • Engage with third party brokers and landowners to secure a pipeline of transaction opportunities for the Company across its business verticals
  • Assess potential investments through the review of detailed financial models and market research
  • Complete and oversee data-driven analysis to assist in major decision-making including asset business plans, financings, rezoning, design development, construction tendering and lease-up strategy
  • Oversee the creation of investment committee memorandums and due diligence materials for new acquisitions
  • Lead the closing process including review of due diligence materials and coordination with internal resources and third-party consultants and stakeholders
  • Assist with securing land, bridge, construction and permanent financing including the preparation of lender packages, valuations, budgets and due diligence materials
  • Work alongside the asset management team to formulate asset business plans for income producing assets on a quarterly and annual basis
  • Oversee asset management and property management teams for Montreal properties to ensure successful execution of such asset business capital plans
  • Work closely with development, construction, asset and property management and accounting to ensure all team members are working together and towards common goals
  • Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and best practices across all business verticals
  • Assist in the research and evaluation of new business strategies and verticals
  • Represent the Company on industry panels and at industry networking events
  • Provide sound business judgement and recommendations on a variety of unstructured tasks.


Team Leadership

  • As part of the Company’s Leadership team, act as a culture champion and role model for others in the organization
  • As the Head of the Montreal office, provide business oversight and leadership to all regional employees, ensuring a culture of performance and accountability to ensure quality execution of the overall Company business plan
  • Oversee the build-out of the Company’s stunning new 12,689 square-foot office in the heart of downtown Montreal, planned for opening in early 2025
  • Responsible for employee development, engagement and fostering team culture and morale



Qualifications and Experiences:


  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, finance or a similar field
  • 10+ years of experience in finance, including principal investing at a private equity company or real estate firm. Investment banking experience is considered an asset.
  • Real estate experience and keen interest in developing a network of relationships in the sector
  • Advanced analytical skills with expert working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent and effective written and oral communication and presentation skills
  • Motivated to oversee the work and contribute to the development of junior members of the investments team
  • Critical thinker and highly analytical with good judgment
  • Entrepreneurial self-starter with an ability to work independently and synergistically in a lean and horizontal corporate structure
  • Results-driven individual with ability to lead inter-disciplinary teams of internal and external stakeholders
  • Willingness to engage in frequent travel to the Toronto office



Why Fitzrovia:


Fitzrovia is a vertically integrated development and asset manager focused on Class-A and vintage-style apartment buildings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Montreal. Fitzrovia provides best-in-class development, construction, property and asset management with a focus on design, active lifestyle management and exceptional customer service.


Fitzrovia partners with public institutions, pension funds and high net worth investors who have a bias towards long-term cash flow generating assets. The company is the largest developer of purpose-built rental apartments in Canada with over $9 billion of assets under management.


We focus on our people and our culture, and offer a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities. Fitzrovia’s commitment to hospitality is at the core of our DNA. To learn more about Fitzrovia, our people and our properties, visit www.fitzrovia.ca.


Fitzrovia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach us at careers@fitzrovia.ca.



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