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Acquisition Analyst

MDH Partners

Industrial

Santa Monica, CA

Salary Estimate: $75,000.00 - $99,999.00

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Place: Office

Experience Required: 1+ to 2 years

Education Required: 4 Year College

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

MDH Partners is seeking an Analyst to join the Acquisitions team in Los Angeles. This is an exciting role for candidates interested in building a foundation in industrial real estate from the perspective of an owner and developer. The Analyst will support the acquisition of institutional-quality industrial assets across the U.S. and work closely with senior team members throughout the investment process. This position provides exposure to underwriting, due diligence, and transaction execution in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and supports the Vice President of Acquisitions in Los Angeles, as well as team members in the Dallas and Atlanta (HQ) offices.

We expect to interview primarily candidates with 0–2 years of professional experience. Recent graduates with an exceptional academic record and demonstrated financial modeling proficiency, as well as early-career analysts seeking exposure on the ownership side of commercial real estate, are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT MDH PARTNERS

MDH Partners is an Atlanta-based real estate investment company managing its discretionary funds targeting industrial real estate across the United States on behalf of its institutional investors. Founded in 2005 as the successor to a fifty-year-old local real estate development company, MDH Partners has led and/or participated in over $7 billion (100 million square feet) of acquisitions, developments, and asset management as an advisor and investor. MDH is currently investing its Fund III, a $1.2 billion discretionary fund, and it owns or manages approximately 37MM SF in 33 markets across 18 states in its various investment vehicles. For more information, visit www.mdhpartners.com.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities of the position will include (but not be limited to):
Building and maintaining financial models of properties and portfolios in Argus Enterprise and Excel, including sensitivity analyses of potential investments, scenario testing, providing levered IRRs, and equity multiples. Reviewing/underwriting new investment opportunities and managing deal pipeline
Conducting market research and maintaining market data to assist in investment decisions
Preparing Investment Committee memos for external and internal audiences
Supporting due diligence efforts on new property acquisitions, including review of leases, surveys, financial operating histories, estoppels, etc.
Interfacing with internal and external parties, such as leasing/sales brokers, consultants, lenders, legal counsel and other market contacts as needed
Conducting ad-hoc analysis to support day-to-day decision making

QUALIFICATIONS

0-2 years’ experience
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, or a related field
Basic knowledge of commercial real estate and finance concepts
Familiarity with financial accounting concepts
Exceptional Microsoft Excel modeling skills; basic familiarity with Argus DCF / Enterprise software a plus
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple projects or tasks at once
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Title: Analyst

Department: Acquisitions

Reports to: VP, Acquisitions, and President, Acquisitions

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Hours: In office weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Type & Classification: Full Time/Exempt

Travel: 5%

Acquisitions