Associate Director Real Estate

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. 

 At Vistra our purpose is progress.

We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Associate Director Real Estate Operations. Reporting to the Product Lead Real Assets, this full time and permanent position is based in the US or Canada allowing you to make a significant contribution to our Funds business and its' growth.

Purpose of the Role:

The Associate Director, Real Estate Operations will assist in managing the accounting team servicing Real Estate Fund Administration clients using the firms core Real Estate applications (e.g. Yardi Voyager).  This includes supervising Real Estate accounting teams in their daily responsibilities of maintaining the books and records of the Real Estate funds being administered. This will at times involve project management of the entire onboarding process through to successful completion into the Business As Usual (BAU) phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting teams, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of their periodic responsibilities of maintaining the books and records of Real Estate Fund Administration clients
• Supervise and ensure that all accounting deliverables are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide technical expertise in Real Estate to both our existing and prospective Real Estate Fund Managers.
• Responsible for assisting in the onboarding process of new Real Estate Fund Managers to ensure that the timelines are being met
• Stay up to date on current market and regulatory trends across the Real Estate market
• Assist with ad-hoc projects, training, or preparing supporting documents
• Provide the appropriate level of detail and effectively communicate activity, challenges, accomplishments, blockers to all key stakeholders in a timely manner
   

Attributes / Technical Skills:

As part of your on-going development, the Associate Director will be required to be a strong leader and team player with a commitment to deliver outstanding client service.
 

• The individual will ideally possess the following personal qualities:
• Confident manner; takes ownership and initiative.
• Positive and pro-active attitude; very strong interpersonal skills
• Autonomous, aspiring leader having a flexible approach to work as well as being able to maintain strong stakeholder relationship.
• Communicates effectively with clients, other parties and team members. Both written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management skills and practical approach to work; ability to multitask.
• The ability to work under pressure to achieve accurate and consistent client deliverables.
• Commercial minded
• Flexible and adaptable
   

Relevant Experience:

• Experience in Real Estate Fund Services / Fund Administration operations team
• Strong technical and analytical skills in Real Estate Funds
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to effectively convey information in a clear and concise manner
• A demonstrated understanding of various versions of Yardi Voyager including Investment Management functionality
• Demonstrable experience in leadership with an ability to display diplomacy and good judgement
• Effective planning and (self) organizational skills to manage competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain good relationships with all levels of management, staff, and our clients
• Proven track-record of successful onboarding and overseeing day-to-day activities for Real Estate Clients
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to colleagues and other stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of reporting in accordance with different accounting standards i.e. IFRS, US GAAP etc.
   

Education and Proessional Qualifications:

• 5+ years accounting experience within the financial services industry, preferably in investment management.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliation and account analysis.
• Excellent understanding of accounting and the ability to apply relevant investment company accounting rules
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Yardi Investment Accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline
• CPA/CMA/ACCA preferred
    

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!