Real Estate Private Equity - Acquisitions Associate

Selby Jennings is currently partnered with a multi-billion dollar real estate private equity firm, looking to bring on an Acquisitions Associate in the near term. Please read the description below and apply in if interested. Role Overview & ResponsibilitiesBuild, adapt, and maintain investment-level financial models to evaluate potential transactions, using a combination of spreadsheet-based tools and industry-standard real estate modeling softwareSupport the underwriting process by independently assessing key assumptions related to pricing, returns, capital structure, and riskParticipate in the end-to-end diligence process for new investments, including review of legal, environmental, engineering, leasing, operating, and market materialsCoordinate and manage large volumes of data used throughout diligence, underwriting, and closing phasesPrepare written investment analyses and supporting materials for review by senior decision-makers, including detailed narrative and quantitative componentsTrack and evaluate asset- and portfolio-level performance against original underwriting and business plansDevelop and maintain portfolio- and asset-level models used for ongoing analysis and reportingAssist with debt financings, refinancings, and disposition-related analysis and executionContribute to periodic portfolio, investor, and internal reporting, ensuring data accuracy and consistencyProduce customized analyses and reporting in response to ad hoc requestsProvide support on cross-functional initiatives and special projects as neededAllocate a portion of time to asset management, portfolio strategy, or research-related efforts, depending on business needsQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a related discipline; graduate-level education preferredApproximately 3-6 years of relevant professional experience in investments, real estate, or financial analysisAdvanced financial modeling and underwriting skills, with deep experience building and interpreting cash flow projectionsDemonstrated experience evaluating and executing investments that align with return objectives and long-term value creationExposure to underwriting across multiple property types; experience with development or value-add strategies is a plusStrong written and presentation skills, with experience producing investment analyses and presenting findings to senior audiences