Vice President, Acquisitions (Affordable Housing)

Vice President, Acquisitions (Affordable Housing)
Location:

Atlanta, GA

The Opportunity
Our client is an active and growing real estate investment platform focused on acquiring, developing, and preserving affordable housing across high-growth U.S. markets. They are seeking a

Vice President of Acquisitions

to lead origination efforts and drive new investment activity.

This role is designed for a

relationship-driven dealmaker

who can source opportunities, shape transactions, and play a central role in scaling the platform.

Role Overview
The VP will be responsible for

originating, structuring, and executing acquisitions , with a primary focus on affordable housing (including Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investments and preservation strategies).

Success in this role will be defined by the ability to

generate proprietary deal flow , convert relationships into transactions, and lead deals from initial sourcing through closing.

Key Responsibilities

Lead origination efforts

by developing and maintaining deep relationships with brokers, developers, owners, housing authorities, and capital partners

Build a

repeatable pipeline of proprietary and off‑market opportunities

within target markets

Identify and prioritize

preservation and development opportunities

aligned with the firm’s strategy

Structure and negotiate transactions , including purchase agreements, joint ventures, and partnership structures

Oversee underwriting and financial analysis, working closely with internal team members while maintaining full deal accountability

Lead investment committee presentations and drive internal decision‑making

Partner with capital markets to align debt and equity execution (LIHTC, bonds, agency financing, soft debt)

Represent the firm externally across industry events, conferences, and key stakeholder meetings

Contribute to geographic and thematic investment strategy, particularly within core preservation markets

What Sets This Role Apart

Front‑end, relationship-driven role

with a mandate to originate—not just execute

Direct impact on firm growth through deal sourcing and market expansion

High visibility with senior leadership and influence over investment strategy

Opportunity to build and leverage a personal network into a scaled platform

Requirements
Qualifications

5+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions, development, or investments

Demonstrated track record of sourcing and closing transactions , ideally within affordable housing

Strong existing

industry relationships

(brokers, developers, agencies, equity providers) that translate into deal flow

Deep understanding of

LIHTC and complex capital stacks

Experience negotiating and structuring transactions with multiple stakeholders

Strong leadership presence and ability to operate autonomously

Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and ownership

Profile of Success

Currently a VP / Director or Senior Associate ready to step into a true origination role

Known in the market as a

go‑to relationship for deal flow

Has closed multiple transactions and understands how to navigate complex, multi‑layered capital stacks

Thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment where performance is measured by deals sourced and executed

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