Acquisition Analyst

MHW Search; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MHW Search is supporting a CRE Private Equity firm in Atlanta to hire an Acquisitions Analyst focused on industrial assets. The role involves financial modeling, market research, and deal execution across the investment lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in CRE analytics, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and familiarity with Argus Enterprise. Collaborative, deadline-driven professionals thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 1–2 years of analyst experience in CRE, corporate finance, or IB.
• Strong financial modeling skills with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with real estate pro formas, capital stacks, and returns.
• Understanding of DCF, NPV and cash flow analysis.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team player.

Aufgaben

• Build and maintain detailed financial models for acquisitions and development.
• Conduct market research, comps analysis, and underwriting assumptions.
• Prepare investment memorandums and materials for committees.
• Support due diligence, third-party reports, and closing deliverables.
• Analyze leases, tenant credit, and operating performance to inform investments.
• Assist with project budgeting and timelines for development initiatives.
• Collaborate with asset management, development, accounting, and capital markets.
• Track industrial market trends, tenant demand, and competitive positioning.
• Support relationships with brokers, owners, developers, and market participants.

Kenntnisse

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Argus Enterprise

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Economics/Real Estate

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Jobbeschreibung

MHW Search has exclusively partnered with a CRE Private Equity firm with over $8 billion in AUM across Industrial. We are searching for an Acquisitions Analyst to join their Industrial platform.

The Acquisition Analyst will be actively involved in financial analysis, market research, and transaction execution, working closely with senior team members across all phases of the investment lifecycle. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented and analytical professional looking to deepen their experience across both acquisitions and development within the industrial real estate sector.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for prospective acquisitions and development projects, including cash flow projections, sensitivity analyses, and return metrics
• Support the evaluation of investment opportunities through market research, comparable analysis, and underwriting of key assumptions
• Assist in the preparation of investment memorandums, presentations, and supporting materials for internal review and Investment Committee discussions
• Participate in transaction execution, including coordination of due diligence activities, review of third-party reports, and tracking of closing deliverables
• Analyze leases, tenant credit, and operating performance to inform investment decisions and underwriting assumptions
• Support development initiatives by assisting with project budgeting, timeline tracking, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams including asset management, development, accounting, and capital markets to support investment execution and ongoing asset performance
• Monitor and analyze industrial real estate market trends, including industrial fundamentals, tenant demand drivers, and competitive positioning
• Assist senior team members in managing relationships with brokers, owners, developers, and other market participants

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field
• 1-2 years of previous analyst experience in commercial real estate, corporate finance or investment banking
• Exceptional financial modeling skills and proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Argus Enterprise experience required
• Familiarity with real estate pro formas, capital stacks, and investment return metrics
• Solid understanding of real estate financial concepts including DCF, NPV and cash flow analysis
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present analysis and recommendations
• Experience with industrial real estate assets preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment