Senior Manager, Due Diligence

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. Link Logistics strives to be the most equitable and inclusive industrial real estate company in the business. We put our people, customers, and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work, prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across our workforce to deliver an optimal employee experience. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo. 

Because we believe that good business must be synonymous with doing good, strong environmental, social and governance practices are foundational to our identity as a firm. These practices include setting ambitious goals to combat climate change, partnering with local nonprofits, and prioritizing internal diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We seek to use our position, ideas, and influence to drive progress in our industry and the wider world.  At Link, we give our customers space to grow—and we give people space to grow, too. 

The Senior Manager, Due Diligence role will support the Property Compliance team in the due diligence process for transactions specifically focusing on the 3rd party vendor process as well as managing the site visit scheduling process. This role will also provide support with the document management process including the document management needs associated with transactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the end-to-end due diligence process including data room set up, vendor management and site visit scheduling across multiple transaction types.

• Manage the 3rd party vendor process from start to finish, building meaningful relationships with the vendors and identifying and implementing process efficiencies.

• Coordinate, schedule, and manage 3rd party inspections.

• Lead and manage direct reports and team members, providing guidance and training.

• Review and analyze financial, legal, operational and compliance reports and documents.

• Identify risks that could affect assets and transactions and present findings to senior management along with potential solutions and risk mitigation strategies.

• Identify areas for improving the document management processes for due diligence processes.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure due diligence process is aligned with company goals.

• Work closely with Directors and VPs to ensure vendor management, due diligence and scheduling functions are being properly executed.

• Provide support during post-close as needed.

• Prepare reporting as necessary summarizing findings, potential risks and recommended actions.

• Track deadlines and manage tight timelines to ensure tasks and projects are completed on schedule.

• Serve as point of contact for external customers and clients throughout the diligence process.

• Assist with confirming compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and legal standards.

• Respond to requests for information and ensure timely access to documents.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS in Finance, Real Estate, Business Management preferred

• 5-7+ years of experience in real estate industry

• Excellent communication skills and sense of urgency.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work in an organized, detailed manner.

• Leadership or mentorship experience preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and other financial modeling tools.

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected].