New York City Economic Development Corporation · 1 day ago
Senior Vice President, Real Estate Transaction Services
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expNew York City Economic Development Corporation is committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. The Senior Vice President in the Real Estate Transaction Services Group will supervise a team and oversee projects that transform underutilized properties to support economic development goals in New York City.
Business DevelopmentFreight ServiceLogisticsNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead RETS team members to perform financial analysis on a project’s feasibility, oversee competitive developer-selection processes, negotiate land sales and leases with developers, and facilitate the environmental analysis, public approvals, and entitlement process
Conduct transaction negotiations to maximize return to the City and NYCEDC and achieve policy objectives
Lead financial analyses to determine key drivers of investment return and project feasibility
Use decision-making authority to support the advancement of programs and projects to maximize impact and targeted outcomes
Identify new projects and/or development opportunities for EDC
Offer expertise on initiatives and issues relevant to the RETS department
Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, real estate developers and business groups, consultants, civic and community stakeholders, and cultural and professional organizations
Present projects to executive staff, boards, community members, and City officials
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in business, real estate, housing finance, public policy, urban planning or law; Master's Degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant fields, including real estate, development, finance, public policy, urban planning, City or State agency
Familiarity with NYC government and NYC government real estate processes
Proven track record of advancing and closing projects in challenging environments with the ability to lead, plan, and execute projects effectively
Demonstrated ability to work through complex real estate transactions, including experience leading transaction structuring and negotiations of challenging issues with external parties
Deep knowledge and understanding of real estate development practices specific to NYC, in addition to economic development and planning policies to inform effective strategy development, decision-making, and risk mitigation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
Proven ability to lead junior and mid-level staff to deliver high-quality results while fostering their professional growth through coaching and mentorship
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability motivate teams to set and meet goals, expectations, and deadlines with minimal supervision
Proven ability to work both independently and lead a project team on complex transactions
Demonstrated experience producing and evaluating financial analysis related to real estate development in Excel
Understanding of economic development issues
New York City residency (required within 180 days of hire)
Benefits
Generous employer subsidized health insurance
Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Vision and hearing benefits
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Short term and long-term disability coverage
100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
Up to 25 vacation days
Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
Retirement savings programs
Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
Tuition Reimbursement program
Continuing education and professional development
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
College savings plan
Backup childcare
Gym membership discounts
A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more
Company
New York City Economic Development Corporation
New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeanny Pak
Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Román Burch
Chief Operating Officer
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