About this role
Job Description
Vice President, Acquisition lead - Real Estate Equity – Paris based
BlackRock
BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide.
As of 31 December 2025, BlackRock's assets under management total US$14 trillion. BlackRock helps clients meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®.
Headquartered in New York City, the firm employs 22,000+ talented professionals and maintains over 70 offices in over 30 countries around the world. BlackRock is a major presence in key global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.blackrock.com
BlackRock Real Estate
In today’s dynamic and complex global investing market, we help our clients access real estate that has the potential to meet their investment goals by providing a distinct range of well defined, outcome orientated strategies, along the investment risk-return spectrum.
Our dedicated teams of industry and sector specialists deliver global reach, with deep local expertise. They have decades of relevant experience, are deeply embedded in their operating industries by sector and geography and have developed strong partnership networks over time.
BlackRock’s culture of risk management, knowledge-sharing and investment discipline sets us apart and underpins all that we do. With over 140+ professionals investing across 18 local markets managing over US$25.4bn in client commitments as of 30 September 2025, BlackRock Real Estate partners with clients to provide solutions tailored to individual portfolio needs such as income, growth, or total return focused real estate outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
The Vice President role is designed to support the continued deployment of a value-add investment strategy, with a clear focus on driving asset-level performance and identifying scalable growth opportunities. The successful candidate will be expected to adopt a flexible investment mindset, with increasing exposure to alternative sectors where structural tailwinds support outsized returns. A key priority of the role will be to contribute to platform-building initiatives and the establishment of strategic joint ventures with operating partners. The investment focus will centre on high-conviction sectors, including living, industrial, hospitality, and data centres, where active management and operational expertise can unlock value. In this context, the VP will play a critical role in sourcing, structuring, and executing transactions that align with the platform’s long-term strategic ambitions.
Deal origination:
Source attractive investment opportunities, with a focus on French & BeLux transactions through building and maintaining strong relationships with operating partners and intermediaries;
Make recommendations on pursuing investments projects, creating new partnership or financing structures;
Maintain market and targeted asset class monitoring and maintain a network of contact (appraisers, brokers, managers, owners…) to obtain relevant information.
Deal underwriting and project management at a pan-european level:
Lead the evaluation of transactions, including overseeing the development of complex financial models and analyses;
Plan, lead, coordinate and execute the due diligence process in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
Managing workstreams and deal team members, and presenting investment recommendations for approval.
Deal structuring and execution:
Negotiate and structure transactions, including coordination of financing, structuring, tax and legal due diligence workstreams;
Coordinate and participate in financing and refinancing of portfolio investments.
Portfolio monitoring and management:
Help the asset management lead in implementing strategies to maximise the performance of the portfolio (refinancing, early exit, add-on investments …)
Assume responsibility for the execution of individual asset level and venture level business plans including monitoring performance against budgets, income and cost control, project timetables and exit strategies,
Prepare internal quarterly valuation reports, and develop and maintain financial projection models
Ensure that all other stakeholders, including any banking partners, are effectively and professionally communicated with and managed, when taking ownership of an asset level business plan,
Skills & Experience
Relevant Experience:
7 to 10 + years of experiences in real estate, private equity or infrastructure investment ideally with experience in value-add investment, platform building, acquisition and development or Investment Bank
An in-depth understanding of real estate market dynamics.
Strong understanding of real estate legal documents (purchase-sale agreements, partnership and management agreements, financing, mortgages, leases, financial statements …).
Tools: Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other AI-tools.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong team player with strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with experience coaching and developing deal teams
Language: Fluency in English and French with professional competency in other language(s) desirable
Education: Graduate (MBA, MSc or equivalent)
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and have the willingness to take on additional responsibility.
Availability for international travel.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and have the willingness to take on additional responsibility.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Skills Required
- 7 to 10+ years of experience in real estate, private equity, infrastructure investment, value-add investment, platform building, acquisition and development or investment banking
- In-depth understanding of real estate market dynamics
- Strong understanding of real estate legal documents (purchase-sale agreements, partnership and management agreements, financing, mortgages, leases, financial statements)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other AI-tools
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with experience coaching and developing deal teams
- Fluency in English and French
- Graduate degree (MBA, MSc or equivalent)
- Availability for international travel
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and take on additional responsibility
- Professional competency in other languages
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The U.S. plan combines a 50% match on the first 8% of eligible pay you contribute with an additional 3–5% company retirement contribution, alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This structure is positioned as stronger than many large employers and stands out for long‑term savings in finance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes at least 16 weeks at 100% for primary caregivers (and 4 weeks for non‑primary), with bereavement and miscarriage/stillbirth leave plus a flexible return‑to‑work transition. Family‑forming and caregiving resources include adoption support, fertility benefits, and back‑up child and elder care in some locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, telemedicine, wellness incentives, gym discounts, EAP counseling, and free access to Calm. Some offices also provide onsite health services.
BlackRock Insights
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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