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VP, Asset Management Debt & Alternative Investments at Harbor Group Management

VP, Asset Management Debt & Alternative Investments

Harbor Group Management · NY, US

2 days ago

VP, Asset Management Debt & Alternative Investments

Harbor Group Management · NY, US

3 days ago
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About the Role

The Vice President, Asset Management – Debt & Alternatives is part of Harbor Group’s Asset Management group, managing the company’s direct equity, preferred equity, and debt portfolio investments. This role involves acting as an asset manager for a portfolio of debt and alternative investments, including pooled mortgage vehicles, whole loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and other structured investments.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all performance aspects of their portfolio including portfolio and investment surveillance and reporting, servicer/borrower/sponsor interface, loan compliance, and servicing.
  • Work closely with the Transactions, Legal, and Investor Relations teams on new acquisitions and the oversight of portfolio investments.
  • Collaborate with the Finance team related to cash management and payment collection.
  • Manage Freddie Mac bond portfolio, including overall portfolio management, bond-level and loan-level surveillance and watchlisting, and capital markets related activities.
  • Evaluate and handle DCH approval requests and work with special servicers to formulate, negotiate, and execute loan modifications/restructures, loan assumptions, DIL/foreclosures, guaranty claims, and REO asset recovery plans.
  • Review monthly reports received from the trustee and/or servicers, focusing on early issue identification and proactive resolution.
  • Conduct regular/monthly loan portfolio reviews with special servicers, focusing on servicer and internally designated watchlist loans, large loans, and other loans of interest.
  • Actively monitor monthly remittance reports, including loan repayments, trust advances and interest on advances, and senior class participations, to maximize total bond-level investment returns.
  • Assess and respond to DCH approval requests in consultation with the Co-Head of Asset Management and Special Servicing Committee.
  • Ensure compliance with agreements between HGI and other parties such as the special servicer and institutional investors.
  • Collaborate with the Transactions team and others with respect to repo facilities and warehouse lines.
  • Monitor the performance of each investment including detailed reviews of monthly financial and operating reports and regular updates with servicers/sponsors/property managers.
  • Conduct regular site visits and market research to assess and critically evaluate the underlying collateral.
  • Serve as the primary point of communication with the servicer/borrower/sponsor.
  • Formulate, negotiate, and execute loan modifications/restructures, DIL/foreclosures, guaranty claims, and REO asset recovery plans.
  • Oversee loan draws and the administration of escrow accounts.
  • Monitor key dates and compliance requirements from all underlying documents including trust documents, loan documents, inter-creditor agreements, operating agreements, etc.
  • Ensure that all reporting deadlines and other compliance requirements are met by the servicer/borrower/sponsor and monitor any other performance requirements such as DSCR tests, escrow replenishment requirements, etc.
  • Review and approve budgets and other items as required by the governing documents.
  • Maintain credit/loan servicing files.
  • Support and participate directly in the preparation of all monthly reporting materials.
  • Effectively and professionally communicate with, present to, and respond to questions from senior executives, large institutions, investors, lenders, and partners.
  • Participate directly in the quarterly/annual valuation, audit, and all compliance reporting processes.
  • Participate in the administration and management of securitizations and other credit instruments relating to the whole loan portfolio and other investments.
  • Ensure that all loan/security payments are received.
  • Make recommendations related to investor distributions.
  • Oversee and lead work outs, loan modifications and restructurings for assigned loans as needed.
  • Directly oversee and manage assigned Analyst and/or Associate staff and support the training and development of junior level team members within the group.

Requirements

  • A demonstrated track record overseeing multifamily property leasing, operations, and capital improvements, on a direct equity and/or REO basis, alongside experience working with mortgage loan documents and other credit instruments, is fundamental to the role.
  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • A minimum of 7-10 years of real estate asset management experience, with demonstrated track record of asset-managing direct equity investments and alternative investments including some or all of the following: real estate securities, whole loans, senior and junior mezzanine loans, and/or preferred equity.
  • Multifamily property sector experience is required.
  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in providing creative and innovative solutions to real-time challenges.
  • An investment mindset with a thorough understanding of financial calculations such as NPV, DCF, and IRR.
  • Must be well-versed in project proformas and understanding deals, and able to articulate, both orally and in written form, the case for a specific project.

Skills

  • Real estate securities
  • Whole loans
  • Senior and junior mezzanine loans
  • Preferred equity
  • Multifamily property sector experience
  • Commercial property experience
  • Working with special servicers
  • Freddie Mac B-piece securities
  • Working with sale brokers, mortgage brokers, and other providers of financing
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Argus
  • Yardi
  • Claude
  • Other AI-agents

Location

  • New York, NY
  • Richardson, TX

Work Type

  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • 7-10 years of real estate asset management experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • MBA or Master's in Real Estate or other relevant field preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • Compensation range is location based

Benefits

  • Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & 10+ Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Birthday Off (Multifamily)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit (Corporate)
  • Wellness Perks
  • FinFit Financial Wellness Program
  • Legal Resources
  • Employee Apartment Discount
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Insta Pay Eligible
  • Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
  • Employee Recognition & Awards

About the Company

  • Harbor Group International (HGI) is a leading global private equity real estate investment manager, with $21 billion in assets under management.
  • HGI's vertically integrated platform offers a broad range of both direct real estate and credit strategies across the risk/return spectrum.

Equal Opportunity

  • Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.