Senior Acquisitions Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven Senior Acquisitions Analyst to join our real estate investment team. This position will work directly with the principals, senior executives, and key team members to evaluate and execute multifamily investment opportunities.

The Senior Acquisitions Analyst will play an integral role throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including deal sourcing, underwriting, market analysis, investment recommendations, due diligence, financing, and closing . The primary focus will be the acquisition of value-add and core-plus multifamily assets across targeted U.S. markets.

Key Responsibilities

Acquisitions & Underwriting

• Lead the financial analysis and underwriting of prospective multifamily acquisitions.
• Build, maintain, and enhance complex Excel-based financial models, including cash flow projections, valuation models, sensitivity analyses, and investment return scenarios.
• Evaluate joint venture structures utilizing sophisticated waterfall models.
• Develop and challenge underwriting assumptions based on property-level performance, market fundamentals, comparable assets, and investment objectives.
• Analyze potential investment opportunities and clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Assist in preparing investment recommendations for internal review and approval.

Market Research & Deal Sourcing

• Conduct comprehensive market and submarket research to identify investment opportunities and emerging trends.
• Analyze rents, operating expenses, comparable transactions, demographic trends, supply and demand, and other key market indicators.
• Support senior leadership in evaluating and refining target investment strategies and markets.
• Manage and maintain the firm's acquisition pipeline and evaluate new opportunities as they are sourced.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, owners, lenders, and other industry professionals.

Due Diligence & Transaction Execution

• Take an active role in managing the due diligence process from initial evaluation through closing.
• Review and analyze property financials, operating performance, leases, third-party reports, legal documentation, environmental matters, and other transaction-related information.
• Identify material risks and issues that may impact valuation, underwriting assumptions, or transaction structure.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties, including brokers, attorneys, lenders, consultants, engineers, and vendors.
• Support financing and closing activities and ensure transaction requirements and deadlines are met.

Investment & Executive Materials

• Prepare comprehensive investment summaries, deal memos, business plans, lender packages, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Assist with capital-raising materials and investor relations requests.
• Maintain accurate investment models, transaction documentation, market data, and acquisition pipeline information.
• Present investment analysis and recommendations in a clear, concise, and decision-oriented manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, accounting, business, or a related discipline. Master's degree in real estate is a plus.
• 3–5 years of relevant real estate investment experience , preferably involving multifamily acquisitions, private equity, investment banking, real estate finance, or institutional real estate.
• Demonstrated experience underwriting multifamily acquisition opportunities .
• Advanced financial modeling capabilities with expert-level proficiency in Excel .
• Experience with complex cash flow, valuation, sensitivity, and waterfall models.
• Strong understanding of real estate investment fundamentals, including IRR, equity multiple, cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, debt structures, and investment returns.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and external partners.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and capable of exercising sound judgment.
• Strong personal integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• REFM designation or advanced REFM coursework is preferred.