Acquisitions Associate

Description of Responsibilities

• Transaction & Underwriting Support
• Build and maintain detailed acquisition, disposition, and refinancing models using Argus Enterprise and Excel
• Support underwriting of new investments, including cash flow analysis, valuation, sensitivity analysis, and return metrics
• Auxiliary preparation of investment committee materials, memoranda, and presentations
• Cordination and execution of financial and operational due diligence, including data validation and third-party review
• Asset Management & Portfolio Analysis
• Support ongoing asset management activities, including updating forecasts, budgets, and operating models
• Prepare asset level and portfolio level performance reporting and variance analysis
• Maintain lease abstracts, rent rolls, and underwriting assumptions
• Conduct market and competitive research to inform asset strategy and investment decisions
• Capital Markets & Execution
• Support financing efforts by preparing lender packages, responding to diligence requests, and analyzing debt structures
• Work with brokers, lenders, equity partners, attorneys, accountants, engineers, and property managers to execute transactions efficiently
• Participate in site visits and onsite diligence as required
• General
• Identify opportunities to improve scalability, consistency, and efficiency of financial data across the investment and asset management lifecycle
• Develop and track key performance indicators to support investment and portfolio monitoring
• Provide ad hoc analytical support and special projects as requested
• Communicate clearly and regularly with internal stakeholders to support timely execution

Position Requirements and Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in real estate, finance, economics, or accounting preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience in real estate private equity, investment banking, real estate advisory, or principal investing; data center or telecom experience a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Argus Enterprise preferred
• Strong Excel skills with demonstrated experience building and auditing complex cash flow models
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Clear, concise communicator capable of presenting complex analysis to senior stakeholders
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams under deadlines
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and judgment