Vice President, Acquisitions - Multifamily
Lightstone Group, New York, NY, United States
Vice President, Acquisitions - Multifamily
Full Time Management New York, NY, US
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1983
Salary Range: $185,000.00 To $225,000.00 Annually
COMPANY OVERVIEW: The Lightstone Group, LLC, or Lightstone, founded by David Lichtenstein, is one of the most diversified privately held real estate companies in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, Lightstone is active in 27 states across the country, developing, managing and investing in all sectors of the real estate market, including residential, hospitality, commercial, and retail. With nearly $12 billion in assets under management, Lightstone’s portfolio currently includes over 15 million square feet of industrial, logistics, life sciences, and commercial properties, over 25,000 residential units, and over 5,100 hotel keys.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Vice President, Acquisitions – Multifamily will report to the Managing Director, Acquisitions and play a leadership role in sourcing, underwriting, touring, pitching and executing multifamily investment opportunities across Lightstone’s national platform.
This individual will be responsible for driving the full lifecycle of acquisitions, including deal sourcing, market evaluation, financial underwriting, due diligence, capital structuring, and execution. The role requires a highly strategic and entrepreneurial professional with deep multifamily expertise, strong relationships within the brokerage and ownership community, and the ability to lead complex transactions.
The Vice President will work cross-functionally with Asset Management, Capital Markets, Development, and Property Management teams to ensure seamless execution and long-term value creation across the portfolio.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead sourcing and execution of multifamily acquisition opportunities, including direct relationships with brokers, owners, and operating partners. Experience in the Midwest is a plus.
Directly underwrite complex financial models, sensitivity analyses, and return projections across various capital structures.
Evaluate investment opportunities and present recommendations to senior leadership and investment committee
Structure transactions including joint ventures, preferred equity, and debt financing in coordination with Capital Markets.
Lead and manage due diligence process, including coordination with legal, tax, consultants, lenders, and third-party vendors
Negotiate key business terms, including purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and financing documents
Create and present detailed investment memoranda and internal presentations to support decision-making
Monitor market conditions, trends, and competitive landscape to inform investment strategy and identify emerging opportunities
Collaborate with Asset Management and Property Management teams to ensure alignment on business plans, underwriting assumptions, and operational execution
Support portfolio-level strategy, including capital allocation decisions, dispositions, and refinancing initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS:
5–10 years of relevant experience in multifamily acquisitions.
Bachelor’s Degree required (Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field); advanced degree (MBA) is a plus
Deep understanding of multifamily investment fundamentals, including underwriting, market analysis, and asset-level business planning.
Proven experience leading transactions from sourcing through closing
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including complex waterfall structures and partnership modeling
Experience structuring joint ventures, preferred equity, and debt financing
Established relationships within the brokerage, lending, and ownership communities
Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
Offered salary commensurate with experience, $185k - $225k base plus discretionary bonus
Benefits
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance, and wellness programs
401(k) and Roth retirement plans
Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
Life and AD&D insurance with options for supplemental employee, spouse, and child
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Commuter spending accounts (transit and parking)
Tuition assistance and employee assistance program
Corporate discount programs
On-site mother’s room
Office perks such as lunch, fruit, drinks, and snacks
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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1983
Salary Range: $185,000.00 To $225,000.00 Annually
COMPANY OVERVIEW: The Lightstone Group, LLC, or Lightstone, founded by David Lichtenstein, is one of the most diversified privately held real estate companies in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, Lightstone is active in 27 states across the country, developing, managing and investing in all sectors of the real estate market, including residential, hospitality, commercial, and retail. With nearly $12 billion in assets under management, Lightstone’s portfolio currently includes over 15 million square feet of industrial, logistics, life sciences, and commercial properties, over 25,000 residential units, and over 5,100 hotel keys.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Vice President, Acquisitions – Multifamily will report to the Managing Director, Acquisitions and play a leadership role in sourcing, underwriting, touring, pitching and executing multifamily investment opportunities across Lightstone’s national platform.
This individual will be responsible for driving the full lifecycle of acquisitions, including deal sourcing, market evaluation, financial underwriting, due diligence, capital structuring, and execution. The role requires a highly strategic and entrepreneurial professional with deep multifamily expertise, strong relationships within the brokerage and ownership community, and the ability to lead complex transactions.
The Vice President will work cross-functionally with Asset Management, Capital Markets, Development, and Property Management teams to ensure seamless execution and long-term value creation across the portfolio.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead sourcing and execution of multifamily acquisition opportunities, including direct relationships with brokers, owners, and operating partners. Experience in the Midwest is a plus.
Directly underwrite complex financial models, sensitivity analyses, and return projections across various capital structures.
Evaluate investment opportunities and present recommendations to senior leadership and investment committee
Structure transactions including joint ventures, preferred equity, and debt financing in coordination with Capital Markets.
Lead and manage due diligence process, including coordination with legal, tax, consultants, lenders, and third-party vendors
Negotiate key business terms, including purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and financing documents
Create and present detailed investment memoranda and internal presentations to support decision-making
Monitor market conditions, trends, and competitive landscape to inform investment strategy and identify emerging opportunities
Collaborate with Asset Management and Property Management teams to ensure alignment on business plans, underwriting assumptions, and operational execution
Support portfolio-level strategy, including capital allocation decisions, dispositions, and refinancing initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS:
5–10 years of relevant experience in multifamily acquisitions.
Bachelor’s Degree required (Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field); advanced degree (MBA) is a plus
Deep understanding of multifamily investment fundamentals, including underwriting, market analysis, and asset-level business planning.
Proven experience leading transactions from sourcing through closing
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including complex waterfall structures and partnership modeling
Experience structuring joint ventures, preferred equity, and debt financing
Established relationships within the brokerage, lending, and ownership communities
Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
Offered salary commensurate with experience, $185k - $225k base plus discretionary bonus
Benefits
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance, and wellness programs
401(k) and Roth retirement plans
Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
Life and AD&D insurance with options for supplemental employee, spouse, and child
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Commuter spending accounts (transit and parking)
Tuition assistance and employee assistance program
Corporate discount programs
On-site mother’s room
Office perks such as lunch, fruit, drinks, and snacks
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