VP Portfolio Management

The Scion Group • Chicago, IL

85d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 tools.
• 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.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees