Full-Time

Director of Portfolio Management

Posted on 10/30/2025

Bisnow

Bisnow

201-500 employees

Commercial real estate news, events, networking

Compensation Overview

$200k/yr

+ Bonus

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role based in Chicago; occasional travel.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Requirements
  • Ten years plus of relevant experience including real estate fundamentals knowledge building with an emphasis on commercial real estate valuation.
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably with a concentration in finance, real estate, or economics.
  • MBA or related master's degree a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Develop comprehensive familiarity with company sectors, markets and assets.
  • Manage communication with the operating companies, internal teams, managing boards, and capital partners.
  • Collect, synthesize, and respond to feedback from each of these groups, and collaborate with the operating partner management teams to incorporate, as necessary.
  • Review, interpret, and present property and company-level financial data (e.g., performance, attribution, etc).
  • Use technology to manage investor and internal reporting and to drive strategic insights. Monitor macroeconomic, sector, and regulatory trends to identify impact on investment portfolio.
  • Utilize data-driven decision-making leveraging technology and analytics to develop strategic insights to inform business decision-making.
  • Support the preparation and review of the investment fund and operating companies annual business plans through data collection, analysis, and presentation.
  • Develop a fundamental understanding of operating company financial models and execute periodic updates and enhancements.
  • Lead role in quarterly mark-to-market asset and debt valuation including market outreach / data gathering, as well as assembly and review of property-level data.
  • Participate in market and asset level surveillance efforts.
  • Contribute to ongoing and special research related to space market fundamentals and macroeconomic trends.
  • Assist in new business development efforts through sector research and presentation.
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA or related master’s degree a plus.
  • Technological interest and aptitude, including knowledge of Argus Enterprise and Excel.
  • Irreproachable character and integrity.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a highly developed listening, written, and oral communication skillset.
  • Sound judgement and a positive attitude.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a motivated entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Strong leadership and teaming ability.
  • Desire to make an impact.
  • Ability to form great relationships based on trust and goodwill.
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and strict confidentiality.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet established deadlines and performance standards.
  • Occasional travel required, including overnight stays.

Bisnow provides news, events, and networking for commercial real estate professionals. It operates an online news platform with articles and newsletters, and hosts live events in major U.S. markets that bring together developers, investors, brokers, and service providers. Revenue comes from advertising, event ticket sales, sponsorships, and premium access. Its goal is to help industry players access information, build relationships, and close deals in urban markets.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Specialized verticals in life sciences and healthcare attract niche sponsorships from investors.
  • European market expansion via UK and Ireland Rise Initiative drives regional advertiser growth.
  • Growing demand for DEI measurement accountability positions Bisnow as authoritative tracking source.
  • Socioeconomic diversity gap reporting differentiates from competitors focused solely on racial diversity.

What critics are saying

  • DEI backlash cuts corporate sponsor budgets 60-80% probability within 6-12 months.
  • High interest rates reduce CRE transaction volumes, slashing advertiser spend 80-95% probability.
  • Regulatory DEI bans in Florida and Texas force Rise Initiative event cancellations.
  • Free platforms like Adventures in CRE undercut paid events with similar content.
  • Axel Springer prioritizes Brew Media Group acquisitions, diluting Bisnow's independent market position.

What makes Bisnow unique

  • 400+ annual events across 47 markets connect CRE decision-makers unmatched by competitors.
  • Rise Initiative tracks diversity in CRE leadership with rigorous annual investigative reports.
  • Brew Media Group integration expands DEI content reach to ESG-focused institutional investors.

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