Our client is seeking an Acquisitions Analyst to join their San Diego team. As the Acquisitions Analyst, you will focus on real estate acquisitions, involving financial underwriting, due diligence review, and preparation of investment materials for the company. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical and quantitative background, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to grow within the field of real estate acquisitions.
Hybrid work schedule: 3 days remote/2 days in office
Responsibilities:
- Build cash flow models in Argus, analyze investment returns in Excel, and assess the financial impact of various investment scenarios for new acquisitions.
- Prepare investment summaries, recommendations, and presentations for senior management and the investment committee.
- Review lease documents, verify the accuracy of Argus models, and collaborate with various departments to finalize operating and capital plans.
- Compare historical financials and tenant reimbursements with projected cash flow, conducting market research to support investment assumptions.
- Respond to requests from capital partners related to financial underwriting during the deal pursuit phase.
- Prepare financing packages for debt placement and perform scenario analysis to understand the impact on overall returns.
- Provide market research reports, including sale and lease comps, for the operations team.
- Assist in transitioning new acquisitions into asset management by preparing internal property summary reports.
- Assist with property dispositions by providing updated Argus models, rent rolls, and financials to brokers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3 years of experience in commercial real estate investment management, or commercial real estate financial analysis.
- Proficient in MS Excel.
- Proficient in Argus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- CFA or CPA (or working towards certification).
- Basic understanding of real estate agreements such as leases, purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, and partnership agreements.
- Knowledge of real estate accounting and financial statement analysis.
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000*
*The above represents the lowest to highest expected salary range for this job opening. Our client may pay more or less than the posted salary range, and the salary range may be modified in the future. Our client will consider job-related factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs when determining pay.