Director, Housing Transactions

Locations: Newport Beach, CA; San Francisco, CA; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL

Requisition ID: R250900036

Role Summary

This role manages the acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures of Nuveen’s real estate portfolio and supports strategic relationships. Working under minimal day-to-day supervision, the position is responsible for executing new investment opportunities, joint venture relationships, and dispositions, with a primary focus on major Western Region markets.

What You’ll Do

Source new housing acquisition opportunities and track active deals, including brokered and direct/off-market transactions
Serve as an in-house expert on market coverage, fundamentals, pricing, and real-time transaction activity
Lead underwriting and analyze property information and market research for potential real estate investments
Oversee and lead due diligence processes for acquisition and disposition opportunities
Evaluate investments and returns using discounted cash flows, return on cost, development spreads, leverage, and joint venture structures
Lead disposition processes, including securing internal approvals and negotiating key deal documentation
Prepare and oversee investment authorizations and ensure accuracy of financial, market, and risk analyses
Coordinate and ensure compliance with closing and funding requirements for acquisition and development transactions
Maintain relationships with key market participants, investment sales professionals, and lenders
Investigate efficiencies in budgeting and operations of real estate and property assets
Manage and mentor junior staff involved in the investment process
Travel regularly for deal sourcing, evaluation, relationship building, and market research
Participate in multifamily panels and conferences

Required Qualifications

3+ years of direct multifamily acquisition and disposition experience

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of direct multifamily acquisition and disposition experience
Demonstrable track record of investment activity, preferably within the housing sector
Advanced analytical and reasoning skills for evaluating market-specific investment opportunities
Proficiency in Excel
Master’s degree

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay range: $137,000 to $171,000 per year. Actual base salary may vary based on experience, time in role, internal peer compensation, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. The compensation package may include participation in an incentive program linked to performance.

About the Employer

Nuveen is a global investment manager of public and private assets, investing on behalf of clients worldwide and as part of TIAA, one of the world’s largest institutional investors. Nuveen invests across real estate, infrastructure, natural capital, and operating businesses.

Equal Opportunity Statement

TIAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.

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Director, Housing Transactions