Investments Manager

About the role

The Investments Manager plays a key role on Essex’s Investment Team, focusing on identifying, analyzing, and executing real estate acquisition opportunities that align with the company’s investment strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support the underwriting and valuation of potential acquisitions.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses to assess risk and return profiles of prospective deals.
• Proactively manage the transaction pipeline and report on opportunities that align with the company's strategy.
• Identify and source potential real estate acquisition opportunities through market research, networking, and relationship building.
• Evaluate and recommend potential deals based on financial models, market analysis, and investment criteria.
• Negotiate the documentation and execution of transactions with investment and legal teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough due diligence on potential acquisitions, including legal, financial, and physical aspects.
• Stay abreast of real estate market trends, economic indicators, and industry developments to identify emerging opportunities and potential risks.
• Provide market research and analysis to support investment decisions.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with investment team leaders, legal, finance, and other teams to ensure a smooth transaction process from initial negotiations to closing.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with brokers, owners, sellers, and other industry professionals to enhance deal flow and stay informed about market dynamics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, or a related field is required.
• A Master's degree or CFA designation is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions or investment, brokerage, private equity, investment banking, or a related field, with a strong focus on multifamily.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Able to articulate a specific approach to sourcing acquisition opportunities as well as a business plan and investment strategy for each transaction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle numerous transactions and responsibilities concurrently.
• Deep knowledge of real estate markets, valuation techniques, and investment strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, or a related field is required.
• A Master's degree or CFA designation is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions or investment, brokerage, private equity, investment banking, or a related field, with a strong focus on multifamily.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Able to articulate a specific approach to sourcing acquisition opportunities as well as a business plan and investment strategy for each transaction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle numerous transactions and responsibilities concurrently.
• Deep knowledge of real estate markets, valuation techniques, and investment strategies.

Skills

• Financial modeling and analysis.
• Deal sourcing and evaluation.
• Negotiation and due diligence.
• Market research and analysis.
• Transaction execution and relationship management.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries ranging from $107,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus program commensurate with the level of the position.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Excellence rewards.
• Wellness programs.
• Housing discount of 20%.
• 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days.

Pay

• Competitive salaries ranging from $107,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus program commensurate with the level of the position.

Schedule

• Hybrid work schedule with in-person work requirements consistent with the hybrid policy located at Essex's corporate offices in Woodland Hills, or Irvine.
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks.
• Travel will be required for meetings, training, or conferences.