Associate, Investment Management Group

Job Summary:

The Associate will work closely with the team to execute acquisitions for both equity and debt investment opportunities of all asset classes across the risk-reward spectrum. The Associate will partner with junior and senior-level professionals on various projects at all stages of the investment process.

Responsibilities: 

• Create sophisticated financial models of new acquisitions and developments, utilizing both Microsoft Excel and Argus.
• Prepare comprehensive materials to be shared with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and due diligence on a variety of potential investment opportunities in various real estate sectors with a primary focus on multifamily and office. 

Top Competencies

• Analytical: Independent ability to conduct complex analyses.
• Organizational Skills: Detail oriented, proactive, efficient, strategic, ability to multitask. Able to complete defined scope and anticipate some likely follow-up.  Able to take several sequential steps toward completion with less guidance.
• Knowledge of the Real Estate Industry: Familiarity with various product types & investment structures. Has advanced knowledge of a wider variety of documents/concepts.
• Tech Savvy: Strong ability to utilize systems to support decision making, efficiently execute and use short cuts, present a strong narrative in Powerpoint. Including but not limited to: Yardi Matrix, Costar, Chatham Direct (debt platform), Excel, Powerpoint, Argus
• Teamwork/Network Building/Interpersonal Savvy: Cooperates and works effectively with others. Productive relationships exist.
• Communicates Effectively: Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with Internal and External Stakeholders. Presents a clear argument on straightforward topics. Requires guidance from superiors on articulating more complex ideas.

Experience and Education

• 2-5 years of experience working in real estate finance, acquisitions, or investment banking  
• Bachelor’s degree. Major in real estate, finance, accounting, or economics preferred
• Passion for real estate and finance