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Sr. Director, Industrial Acquisitions - Real Estate

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, New York, NY, United States


Key Responsibilities and Duties

Manage all activities surrounding the sourcing, closing, and funding of industrial real‑estate acquisition and development transactions.

Analyze new acquisition opportunities and ensure alignment with the organization’s strategic and operational goals.

Develop external relationships with key market participants, investment sales, leasing brokers, and lenders.

Oversee the due‑diligence process for asset acquisition and property development opportunities.

Lead Investment Committee presentations for new opportunities, preparing materials, presenting market fundamentals, sourcing sale‑and‑lease comparables, and articulating transaction risks and merits.

Ensure real‑estate acquisition policies and practices are followed by team members.

Collaborate regularly with portfolio management and asset management teams to meet business objectives.

Represent the company in investment acquisitions panels.

Manage team performance through regular feedback and formal performance reviews to foster engagement, motivation, and development.

Educational Requirements

University degree preferred.

Work Experience

5+ years required, 7+ years preferred.

Physical Requirements

Primarily sedentary work.

Career Level 8PL

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of real‑estate acquisition experience.

Preferred Experience

10+ years of industrial real‑estate acquisition experience.

Established brokerage network throughout the Northeast region.

Experience structuring and managing joint‑venture partnerships.

Track record of negotiating complex contracts while balancing risk and maintaining strong counterparty relationships.

Deep knowledge of regional market dynamics.

Related Skills Business Development, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Market/Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Strategy, Organizational Savviness, Real Estate Investments, Underwriting

Benefits and Total Rewards The organization offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness, and work‑life offerings to support associates’ well‑being.

Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. The EEO and Non‑Discrimination statement is available on our careers home page and in government notices.

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