Associate, Real Estate Acquisitions

Job Description

The Associate, Real Estate Acquisitions is accountable for complex assignments, including financial underwriting (all product types) for both equity and structured finance investments, as well as ancillary support for market analysis, due diligence and investment memoranda. Contributes valued opinions on real estate transactions. Understands and identifies the business risks associated with potential investment. Conducts discussions with brokers, investment officers and other transaction related parties to obtain critical and key information or facts relevant to investment opportunities. Brings enthusiasm each day to the workplace and demonstrates ability to handle workload management and can perform during high pressure situations related to time deadlines.  

Responsibilities:

• Completes financial feasibility underwriting on new acquisitions including pro forma and sensitivity analysis.
• Completes next buyer analysis on existing assets and contributes to evaluation of possible dispositions.
• Contributes to transaction due diligence and is directly responsible for the preparation of formal transaction presentations and investment memoranda for approval committees.
• Participates on external meetings and/or calls with market participants such as brokers, developers, operators, and property management.
• Collaborates with other internal departments (i.e., Asset Management, Valuations) to assemble necessary supporting documentation for acquisitions.
• Reviews and incorporates due diligence materials into acquisition underwriting (i.e., leases, taxes, insurance, survey, title, etc.)
• Handles special projects and ad-hoc analysis as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external audiences.
• Acts in accordance with the values of the company and complies with all company processes and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• BA required, preferably in finance, accounting, real estate finance or business administration, or sufficient work experience. MBA degree is a plus.
• 3+ years minimum prior commercial real estate acquisitions experience is required.
• Experience in multiple property types is preferred.
• Has a thorough understanding of operating and financial statements and is proficient in excel, and Argus Enterprise.
• Analytical and technical proficiency in all aspects of financial and investment analysis including, but not limited to, equity and structured finance opportunities.
• Has a strong understanding of real estate fundamentals, financial modeling, and investment metrics.
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to work effectively in a deadline driven environment.
• Demonstrated self-motivator and team player with the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in varying stages, with minimal direction.
• Has strong interpersonal skills and high responsiveness.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all collaborators and has a positive social and environmental impact.