Who We Are

Sylvan Road is a technology-enabled, data centric, and vertically integrated investment management firm focused on single-family real estate. As a pioneer of the emerging institutional asset class of single-family rental housing, Sylvan Road has developed a sophisticated business model over the last decade. We have several distinct business operations in investment management, brokerage, construction, property management, field services and software development, each of which operates in concert with each other to deliver on investor returns and resident satisfaction. Operating primarily as a virtual employer, our success comes from the high value we place on our people, process and technology.

Why Work For Us

Sylvan Road is experiencing tremendous growth and we are in the midst of an exciting transformation to better support a high-growth, dynamic business. This opportunity will enable you to make a significant and notable impact within our organization and to contribute to our development. We come to work every day excited by the growth of our industry and our company as we play a role in spurring its expansion and success. We are looking for like-minded people who are passionate about driving innovation in order to make a meaningful difference for our employees, residents and investors.

Role Objectives & Responsibilities

The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for the investment management of a portfolio of Single Family Real Estate (SFR) across the country. The candidate will be an integral part of the Portfolio Management team and work with the Managing Director of Investment Management to ensure that deployment and return targets are met.

This executive will determine the appropriate strategies and ensure investment decisions are made that maximize the returns and values. This individual is articulate and professional, a seasoned leader, technologically competent and skilled in organizational and business development. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a history of excellence at working independently, multi-tasking, prioritizing and leading teams. This dynamic professional is a leader of people, financially skilled and an outstanding representative of the companys culture.

The candidate will be entrusted with determining acquisition and disposition strategies and decisions; debt strategy and implementation; allocation and deployment of capital across MSAs, neighborhoods and quality classes; and optimal usage and application of capital. The candidate will review financial statements and oversee the development of budgets and total return models for the surveillance of investment performance at the portfolio and cohort levels. The candidate will interact with Investment and Asset Management teams to identify areas of focus and improvement at the asset level. The candidate will supervise investor reporting and maintain relationships with investors. This is a highly detail oriented and analytical position.

• Maintain comprehensive oversight of the SFR investment portfolio.

• Direct the implementation of the investment strategy, business plans and objectives for the fund.

• Implement budgets, forecasts, performance reports, timelines, and management plans.

• Closely monitor all elements of financial performance; analyze financial statements and make necessary recommended operating adjustments.

• Manage the execution of the investment strategy by working with the Acquisitions, Asset Management, and Finance teams.

• Oversee relationships with Investors and Lenders.

• Negotiate and monitor credit agreements with lenders.

• Review macro, market, and sub-market analysis of US housing market.

• Implement portfolio allocation and capital deployment strategies, present those strategies to the Investment Committee, and make day-to-day acquisition and disposition decisions to optimize portfolio composition.

• Track, review and report on portfolio performance, risk tolerances and adherence to portfolio strategies to the Investment Committee.

• Assist in the research, development, and execution of new investment strategies within real estate private equity and credit markets.

• Perform detailed review and analysis of portfolio financial statements.

• Build and maintain portfolio forecasting models for capital allocation and deployment by market.

• Produce and update investor reporting and assist in building and managing relationships with investors.

Requirement Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of real estate private equity, residential mortgage trading, analysis/asset management experience.

• Masters degree in finance, real estate, or related field with strong record of academic achievement.

• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel required.

• Strong experience with financial modeling, including detailed property-level financial statement analysis, budgeting/forecasting, and performance metrics.

• Strong ability to multi-task and manage varied and constantly changing workload in a fast paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

• Ability to set personal and project-specific priorities, be highly organized in day-to-day and longer-term planning and execution, and track and maintain complex schedules.

• Ability to effectively delegate and manage a team of professionals.

• Articulate, decisive communicator who understands how to communicate effectively with a wide spectrum of internal and external executives, professionals, and investors.

• Outstanding professional carriage and personal presentation.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with strong leadership, management, and teambuilding proficiency.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex documents and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries, and to negotiate and interface with a diverse constituency.

Required Skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth start up mentality environment

• Must be flexible and adaptable with the ability to pivot as needed

• Must possess a high EQ and the ability to work with multiple business lines, personalities and stakeholders while remaining professional and respectful

• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Must be highly organized, proactive and detail-oriented

• Must possess strong time management skills, ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency at all times

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and thrive under pressure; commitment to results and solutions oriented

• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy, in a virtual setting with the ability to consistently meet hiring goals and requirements

What We Offer

• Market rate competitive compensation, DOE

• PTO (paid time off) and 11 company-paid holidays

• Comprehensive Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, etc...

• 401K with company match

• Remote working environment

Organizational Relationships

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  Reports to: Managing Director, Portfolio Management

• This role will work very closely with the Chief Investment Officer, Asset Management, Finance, Acquisitions/Dispositions, Finance & Accounting, Lenders, and Investors

Sylvan Road and its affiliates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by Federal or State Law.