VP Portfolio Management at The Scion Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Investor Relations, Real Estate Finance, Cash Flow Modeling, Strategic Planning, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Mentoring, Team Collaboration, Risk Management, Debt Strategy, Refinancing, Valuation Processes, Scenario Modeling, Performance Reporting

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Want to learn more about The Scion Group? Check out our website. We're hiring immediately! We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. Your Opportunity Scion is redefining the future of student living, and we are seeking a seasoned investment professional to help drive that vision forward. This Vice President, Portfolio Management role is a senior position within the Investments team, focused on all aspects of capital markets strategy, portfolio optimization, and investor relations. The role will be instrumental in advancing Scion’s institutional investment platform, overseeing fund-like portfolio management initiatives, and supporting capital deployment and hold/sell decisions across the firm’s portfolio. As a key liaison between the Investments, Asset Management, and general corporate strategy teams, this leader will ensure seamless coordination across business lines to enhance portfolio performance and investor outcomes. The successful candidate will bring a strategic mindset, exceptional analytical and communication skills, and a hands-on approach to driving results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. For accomplished real estate finance professionals with deep experience in portfolio or fund management, this is a unique opportunity to shape a growing investment platform and contribute meaningfully to Scion’s continued success and innovation in the student housing sector. Your Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of Scion’s portfolio management framework. Partner with Asset Management to evaluate property- and vehicle-level performance, inform hold/sell analyses, and guide reinvestment or disposition decisions. Oversee portfolio forecasting, scenario modeling, and return analysis to support strategic planning and capital allocation decisions. Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to prepare and present portfolio updates, performance reports, and other investor-facing materials. Drive capital markets initiatives, including debt strategy, refinancing opportunities, and capital structure optimization. Manage quarterly and annual valuation processes in coordination with internal teams and external advisors, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the portfolio. Contribute to the firm’s investment committee process by preparing materials, presenting recommendations, and providing analytical insights on portfolio performance. Monitor macroeconomic and capital market trends to inform risk management, investment pacing, and return expectations. Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and cross-departmental collaboration. The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive. What We Require Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, STEM, Real Estate or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 7+ years of professional acquisition experience in real estate investment management, portfolio management, capital markets, preferably within an institutional or fund-oriented platform. Expert level knowledge of cash flow modeling, with high proficiency in excel and familiarity with portfolio management and reporting tolls Demonstrated experience leading portfolio strategy, fund management, or capital allocation initiatives with a dynamic investment organization Deep knowledge of capital markets, including debt and equity structured and investor reporting practices Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action, strategic thinking, and comfort operating in a fast-paced investments team Operational Details Job location is based at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters. Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours. Your Benefits FLSA Status Exempt Discretionary annual bonus Paid Time Off + Floating holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401k Matching Paid Parental Leave Learning reimbursement opportunities The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities. IND-B The base salary range for this full-time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Illinois Pay Range $200,000—$250,000 USD

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of Scion’s portfolio management framework while overseeing portfolio forecasting and return analysis. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prepare and present portfolio updates and drive capital markets initiatives.