Mid 2025 VP Job Market...
Is the job market getting better for mid-level roles? What's the outlook for later this year and 2026?
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The mid-2025 VP job market for mid-level roles appears to remain challenging. Based on insights from WSO discussions, the market for associate and VP-level roles has been described as "fickle" and "tougher" compared to previous years. There are fewer attractive opportunities, and compensation levels for mid-level professionals are reportedly lower than expected, even in top markets. This is attributed to cyclical factors and an oversupply of quality talent at the associate level, making the jump to director or AVP roles particularly competitive.
Looking ahead to late 2025 and 2026, the job market's trajectory will likely depend on broader economic conditions. Factors such as interest rate changes, inflation, and the deployment of capital raised in prior years could influence hiring trends. While there is optimism about potential openings as firms adjust to market cycles, the competition for high-paying, compelling roles is expected to remain intense.
For those targeting VP roles, patience and strategic career planning will be key, as the market may not see significant improvement in the short term.
Sources: The Real Estate Job Hunt - Mid Level, Perspectives from a mid-VP who started as an analyst, What's Your Five Year (IBD) Plan? A VP Reflects and Looks Forward., Oprah’s Job Market | The Daily Peel | 12/5/22, End to a Rough Quarter | The Daily Peel | 6/30/22
No, not in my current estimation. Frankly, we're probably the least essential part of the deal team. The most essential parts that you really need are the senior guy and the junior guy. The middle guy is value-add only once the the senior/junior guys are at capacity and middle guy can fill in. When volume's this low, and junior/senior guys have capacity, we're not needed/essential. So if you have a VP seat, hold onto it very dearly in this environment. Just my two cents.
Excellent points here.
It’s brutal for us middle experience folks rn.
On its face and historically, I agree. But not in the days of gen Z sh*t talent.
Absolutely not.
I'm in Dallas, I've probably have only seen ~5 decent VP/Director gigs over the last two years in the multi space. Party starts once the fed funds gets in the 3.75-3.50 range. Guess we will see how the final 3 fed meetings go for the year.
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