Analyst / Associate - Housing Acquisitions and Development
Saxum Real Estate
Summit, NJ
Salary Estimate: Confidential
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Place: Office
Experience Required: 2+ to 5 years
Education Required: 4 Year College
Benefits
Job Description
This position is based in Saxum’s office in Summit, NJ.
Saxum Real Estate, one of the fastest growing boutique private equity and development real estate firms in the nation, is seeking a highly motivated, fast learning, and energetic Analyst/Associate to join the firms growing Housing Platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, real estate transactions including development, and market research. In this role, you’ll play a key part in underwriting and executing Multifamily and Build to Rent projects, working alongside a talented team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The role will provide an excellent opportunity for the candidate looking to expand their field of knowledge by engaging in nearly every aspect of the development process. The person who fills this important position will report to the VP of Acquisitions and work closely with the entire Acquisitions and Development teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Analyze, and underwrite potential real estate acquisition opportunities.
• Perform detailed financial modeling utilizing Excel which will include discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, IRR calculations, scenario planning, and waterfall distribution modeling.
• Perform market research and due diligence to assess investment viability.
• Develop investment memos and present findings to internal investment committees.
• Assist in deal structuring and negotiation of purchase, joint venture and loan agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including asset management, development/construction, legal, and finance, to ensure seamless transaction execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, property owners, lenders, and industry professionals.
• Assist and document all regular periodic project operational performance reviews, including budget, schedule and project business plan compliance.
• Assist in procurement of entitlements, permits, easements, off-site agreements, etc.
• Assist with RFPs and hiring, contract negotiation, and management of design professionals, consultants, and other third party vendors on development projects.
• Assist in construction plan reviews, value engineering, and other pre-development processes.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions and development (Multifamily / Build-to-Rent strongly preferred), private equity, investment banking, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of real estate markets, asset valuation, and investment strategies.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and other real estate financial tools for modeling, underwriting and analysis.
• Critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to communicate findings clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally.
• High level of accuracy in financial modeling and reporting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
This is an outstanding career development opportunity for the right candidate. Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and paid time off.
About Saxum
Saxum Real Estate is a national, vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm specializing in value-add and ground-up development opportunities in the industrial and housing sectors. With a vertically integrated platform, Saxum manages the entire life cycle of a project in-house, creating additional value for investors by identifying overlooked opportunities and capitalizing on market inefficiencies. Saxum’s portfolio exceeds $3.4 billion in capitalizations across cold storage, industrial, and multifamily assets, encompassing over 13.0 million square feet of real estate. The firm’s development pipeline is robust, with over $1 billion in active projects spanning value-add acquisitions and new developments in key logistics and housing markets.
Saxum Real Estate, one of the fastest growing boutique private equity and development real estate firms in the nation, is seeking a highly motivated, fast learning, and energetic Analyst/Associate to join the firms growing Housing Platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, real estate transactions including development, and market research. In this role, you’ll play a key part in underwriting and executing Multifamily and Build to Rent projects, working alongside a talented team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The role will provide an excellent opportunity for the candidate looking to expand their field of knowledge by engaging in nearly every aspect of the development process. The person who fills this important position will report to the VP of Acquisitions and work closely with the entire Acquisitions and Development teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Analyze, and underwrite potential real estate acquisition opportunities.
• Perform detailed financial modeling utilizing Excel which will include discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, IRR calculations, scenario planning, and waterfall distribution modeling.
• Perform market research and due diligence to assess investment viability.
• Develop investment memos and present findings to internal investment committees.
• Assist in deal structuring and negotiation of purchase, joint venture and loan agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including asset management, development/construction, legal, and finance, to ensure seamless transaction execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, property owners, lenders, and industry professionals.
• Assist and document all regular periodic project operational performance reviews, including budget, schedule and project business plan compliance.
• Assist in procurement of entitlements, permits, easements, off-site agreements, etc.
• Assist with RFPs and hiring, contract negotiation, and management of design professionals, consultants, and other third party vendors on development projects.
• Assist in construction plan reviews, value engineering, and other pre-development processes.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions and development (Multifamily / Build-to-Rent strongly preferred), private equity, investment banking, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of real estate markets, asset valuation, and investment strategies.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and other real estate financial tools for modeling, underwriting and analysis.
• Critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to communicate findings clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally.
• High level of accuracy in financial modeling and reporting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
This is an outstanding career development opportunity for the right candidate. Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and paid time off.
About Saxum
Saxum Real Estate is a national, vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm specializing in value-add and ground-up development opportunities in the industrial and housing sectors. With a vertically integrated platform, Saxum manages the entire life cycle of a project in-house, creating additional value for investors by identifying overlooked opportunities and capitalizing on market inefficiencies. Saxum’s portfolio exceeds $3.4 billion in capitalizations across cold storage, industrial, and multifamily assets, encompassing over 13.0 million square feet of real estate. The firm’s development pipeline is robust, with over $1 billion in active projects spanning value-add acquisitions and new developments in key logistics and housing markets.
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