Real Estate Associate - Asset Management

Our client, a leading, best-in-class real estate development and investment company based in the Washington, DC metro area is looking to add a driven, high potential financial professional into a critical role supporting investment executives. Recognized as one of the premier companies within the real estate industry, this company has acquired /developed over $40 billion in real estate assets across the United States and internationally.

The acquisition strategy focuses across multiple sectors and geographies, seeking investments in a diversity of asset types including office, hospitality, multifamily, industrial and retail. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with outstanding people in a top caliber company and be exposed to sophisticated capital structures, and complex real estate transactions.

Position:

The person in this role will be primarily responsible for providing quantitative and analytical support to investment and asset management executives while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data used to make critical investment decisions. They will interact directly with Managing Directors, Principals, Vice Presidents, and Senior Associates. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an early career real estate finance professional to join a dynamic and strategic team.

Their contributions are critical to the strategic decision making process from both an individual investment and a portfolio perspective. The core responsibilities include financial modeling, management as well as other investment activities. The ideal candidate must possess a strong analytical background, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proficiency in Excel and Argus.

Responsibilities include:

Maintain investment level Excel and Argus models that capture complex capital structure and

waterfall calculations

Create sensitivity models that answer key strategic initiatives and provide concise results

Participate in operational, development, and leasing calls to drive the strategy of the investment

Update quarterly investor communications and reporting

Prepare materials and participate in quarterly asset review meetings with Fund Head

Fully comprehend and manage ownership documentation including debt and venture agreements to ensure compliance with covenants and terms

Calculate quarterly asset and equity valuations and prepare documentation

Assist the Investment team with transactions related activities such as exits/dispositions, major lease analysis, and recapitalizations

Qualifications:

BS in Finance, Economics or related.

Minimum of 2 years’ commercial real estate experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate must be highly driven, organized and possess a strong analytical background.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and proficiency in modeling and underwriting

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively about value creation strategies

Highly motivated, proactive, and efficient

Compensation:

Competitive compensation package including base salary and generous bonus.