Associate, Investments & Asset Management

Our client is a vertically integrated real estate development and investment company specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of commercial and residential properties. Their integrated platform enables them to execute on strategic opportunities across the entire real estate lifecycle.

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Position OverviewThe Analyst/Associate, Investments and Asset Management will support the underwriting and execution of new investments as well as the financial and operational performance of their existing real estate portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Investments and Asset Management, this role is hands-on and analytical: you will build and maintain financial models, underwrite acquisitions, dispositions, and development opportunities, support capital raising for projects and funds, track asset performance against underwriting, and help execute business plans across a mixed-use multifamily and commercial portfolio. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career candidate to build a foundation across the full asset lifecycle, learn directly from senior investment professionals, and grow into greater ownership over time.
Key ResponsibilitiesEvaluate, underwrite, and help execute real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development opportunities, including financial and feasibility analysis across all phases of investment, financing, and developmentAssist in creating and implementing business plans that enhance property value through operational improvements, capital investments, and strategic initiatives to maximize returnsTrack monthly and quarterly financial performance across assigned assets, including budget-to-actual variance analysis, cash flow, and key performance metricsWork closely with property management teams to achieve performance targets and ensure operational excellenceBuild and maintain asset-level, development, portfolio roll-up, and fund financial models, including cash flow projections, valuations, and detailed waterfall projections to forecast returns and investor distributionsSupport the annual business planning and budgeting process in coordination with property management teamsPrepare investment memoranda, investment analyses, performance reports, and presentation materials for senior leadership and investment committee reviewMonitor asset performance against underwriting and business plan assumptions, flagging variances and helping evaluate corrective actionsConduct market research on submarket conditions, comparable properties, competitive positioning, and emerging trendsSource and validate project- and market-level pro forma assumptions, working with internal teams, brokers, and market research providers to ensure assumptions reflect current market conditionsVisit properties across the portfolio as needed to conduct site inspections, tour comparable properties, and support on-site initiatives alongside property management teamsSupport reporting to joint venture partners, lenders, and institutional investors, including quarterly reporting packages and ad hoc information requestsSupport capital strategy and capital raise activity, including project-level equity and debt financings and fund raises (including Opportunity Zone funds), from inception through close, in coordination with the Capital Markets teamCollaborate cross-functionally with the capital markets, development, finance, and operations teams
Qualifications0 - 4 years of experience in real estate asset management, acquisitions, development, underwriting, investment banking, investment management, valuation, or a related fieldBachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, xzbcwsv Business, Economics, or a related field requiredStrong financial modeling and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ARGUS, Yardi, and market research platforms preferred or a willingness to learnFamiliarity with multifamily and/or commercial property-level operations and real estate financial statementsUnderstanding of real estate acquisition and development return metrics, waterfall distribution structures, and multifamily and office investment fundamentalsExposure to institutional investors, joint venture reporting, capital raising, or the brokerage and market research communities a plusStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analysis clearlyHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across a portfolio and active transactionsAbility to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive informationSelf-motivated and collaborative, with a desire to take on increasing responsibility
LocationThis role requires a minimum of four days per week on site, either in their Washington, DC office or at one of their portfolio properties, with Fridays optionally remote.