Investment Associate

RETS Associates, on behalf of our client, a commercial real estate private equity firm, is seeking an Investment Analyst or Associate in Century City, CA. This role will support the Investments team in evaluating and underwriting potential investments, conducting due diligence, crafting presentation materials, aiding development efforts, developing monthly and quarterly reports for existing investments including updating financial models and managing assets within our portfolio.

The firm invests across the capital stack, has significant dry powder, and a stellar track record. This positions is in their office 5 days in Century City, CA.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite acquisition and development opportunities using complex Excel based financial models
• Create complex, Excel-based acquisition and development cash flow models for the evaluation of potential investment opportunities.
• Support due diligence, investment memoranda, and Investment Committee materials
• Assist with transaction execution and closings
• Asset manage existing portfolio investments including recapitalizations and dispositions
• Analyze operating performance, lease structures, market data, and exit scenarios across multiple asset classes
• Prepare monthly and quarterly portfolio reporting and cash flow projections
• Partner with internal teams to integrate budgets and schedules into financial models

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of real estate investments / acquisitions experience
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Real Estate or Finance preferred
• Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills
• Detail oriented, self motivated, and team focused