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Vice President / Senior Vice President, Investments
Arlington, VA
Who We Are
At Anchor Health Properties, we pursue better healthcare through real estate solutions.
We are a national, full-service healthcare real estate firm specializing in development, acquisitions, asset and property management, leasing, and investment management. Our integrated platform allows us to deliver customized, high-impact real estate strategies to health systems, physician groups, and institutional partners across the country.
From ground-up outpatient development to targeted investment strategies and day-to-day management of complex medical office portfolios, we bring deep expertise, a relationship-driven mindset, and an unwavering commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes through the built environment.
Our team is purpose-driven and people-focused-always thinking beyond the traditional "medical office box" to find innovative, value-based solutions. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 Modern Healthcare Best Place to Work, adding to our accolades from Inc. Magazine, Revista/HREI, and Great Place to Work®.
Why Anchor?
We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they thrive-and so does our business. At Anchor, it starts with the right foundation and our culture is grounded in our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Collaboration, Honesty, Ownership-Mentality, and being Relationship-Driven. These values guide everything we do-from how we work with each other to how we serve our partners and communities.
Along with a supportive culture pursuing excellence, here is what you can expect as part of the Anchor team:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees
• $2,000 HSA contribution and 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Generous time off: 15+ PTO days, 11 holidays, parental leave / short-term disability, and mental health days
• Professional development support and career growth opportunities
• Workplace perks like summer hours, team summits, community service events, referral bonuses, and more

If you are looking to join a team that is purpose-driven, high-performing, and embraces innovation-Anchor may be the place for you.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Vice President / Senior Vice President, Investments to join our team. The Vice President / Senior Vice President of Investments will lead and manage a high volume of complex real estate transactions from sourcing through closing, while shaping and executing investment strategy across multiple U.S. markets. This role is a key growth driver for Anchor's national platform, responsible for generating new business, cultivating client and capital relationships, and providing leadership to Analysts, Associates, Managers, and regional team members.
This individual must be an experienced business principal with deep real estate investment acumen, the ability to resolve complex issues, and the presence to represent Anchor with health systems, physician groups, brokers, lenders, and capital partners. The Vice President / Senior Vice President of Investments should be viewed as a senior-level producer capable of driving meaningful new business and guiding investment direction.
The anticipated compensation for this role includes an annual base salary range of $150,000 to $250,000, plus participation in a key incentive bonus plan. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location.
This role will be based in Anchor's Arlington, VA office. This role is also posted at the Senior Associate, Investments level - all candidates will be considered at both levels of this opening throughout the interview process.
How you'll contribute
Deal Execution/Oversight

• Lead multiple, complex transactions simultaneously including underwriting, due diligence, capitalization, JV structuring, contract negotiations, and closing.
• Oversee the development finance function in conjunction with the Head of Investments, including deal structuring and negotiating, capital partner selection, and resolution of material deal issues.
• Collaborate with the firm's Business Development team and analyst pool on the shaping and execution of new acquisitions, developments, and structured finance investments.
• Resolve deal issues quickly and effectively, navigating challenges with counterparties, lenders, tenants, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure investment committee materials are thorough, accurate, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Mentor Analysts, Associates, Managers, and other acquisitions team members.
• Influence and execute investment strategy, identifying markets, asset types, and partners that support long-term portfolio growth.
• Foster positive, respectful, and highly collaborative working relationships across Investments, Development, Asset Management, Legal, Finance, and regional teams.

Business Development

• Develop a strong understanding of Anchor's capital partner preferences to tailor sourcing efforts and cultivate a consistent pipeline.
• Source, evaluate, and secure new acquisition and development opportunities that align with Anchor's investment objectives.
• Serve as a strategic relationship manager for key health system executives, provider groups, brokers, developers, and institutional partners.
• Maintain deep coverage for designated asset classes and geographies, spending time to build relationships, evaluate assets, review leasing dynamics, and understand competitive conditions.
• Participate in outbound business development pitches coordinates by the Business Development team.

What you bring

• Strong knowledge of underwriting principles across development, acquisitions, or structured finance.
• Demonstrated success underwriting complex real estate transactions, preferably in healthcare or commercial real estate.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communicator, capable of working effectively with internal stakeholders, external partners, and senior leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to foster teamwork and alignment across functions.
• Natural curiosity and intellectual agility, with a drive to ask questions, uncover insights, and continuously improve processes.
• Leadership presence with the ability to mentor and guide team members, while also earning credibility as a hands-on contributor.
• Strong relationship-building skills and professional demeanor when interfacing with capital partners, legal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence and communication capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to open new markets or expand existing ones.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of real estate underwriting experience, including responsibility for managing or coordinating team outputs.
• Proven track record of underwriting complex transactions-preferably in healthcare or commercial real estate-and preparing high-quality Investment Committee materials.
• Demonstrated track record of originating, underwriting, and closing high-volume, complex transactions.
• Experience managing teams and leading cross-functional deal processes.
• Proven ability to generate new business and cultivate long-term client and capital partner relationships.
• Strong lender relationships and familiarity with sourcing project financing.
• Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel and/or Argus required.

Does this sound like you? Apply today! Even if you meet most, but not all, of the qualifications above, you are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume to Anchor Health Properties. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
Please note that Anchor does not partner with external recruiting agencies to fill positions. Unsolicited submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered.
Anchor Health Properties is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Anchor Health Properties is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas, including H-1B, TN, or other employment-based visa classifications. We are also unable to consider candidates requiring current or future work authorization sponsorship, including those on Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT), or similar programs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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