Vice President, Acquisitions (Affordable Housing)

Vice President, Acquisitions (Affordable Housing)Location: Atlanta, GAThe OpportunityOur 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 OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesLead origination efforts by developing and maintaining deep relationships with brokers, developers, owners, housing authorities, and capital partnersBuild a repeatable pipeline of proprietary and off-market opportunities within target marketsIdentify and prioritize preservation and development opportunities aligned with the firm's strategyStructure and negotiate transactions, including purchase agreements, joint ventures, and partnership structuresOversee underwriting and financial analysis, working closely with internal team members while maintaining full deal accountabilityLead investment committee presentations and drive internal decision-makingPartner 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 meetingsContribute to geographic and thematic investment strategy, particularly within core preservation marketsQualifications5+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions, development, or investmentsDemonstrated track record of sourcing and closing transactions, ideally within affordable housingStrong existing industry relationships (brokers, developers, agencies, equity providers) that translate into deal flowDeep understanding of LIHTC and complex capital stacksExperience negotiating and structuring transactions with multiple stakeholdersStrong leadership presence and ability to operate autonomouslyEntrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and ownershipWhat Sets This Role ApartFront-end, relationship-driven role with a mandate to originate"”not just executeDirect impact on firm growth through deal sourcing and market expansionHigh visibility with senior leadership and influence over investment strategyOpportunity to build and leverage a personal network into a scaled platformProfile of SuccessCurrently a VP / Director or Senior Associate ready to step into a true origination roleKnown in the market as a go-to relationship for deal flowHas closed multiple transactions and understands how to navigate complex, multi-layered capital stacksThrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where performance is measured by deals sourced and executed

Created: 2026-05-09