Acquisition Analyst

Dogwood Industrial Properties; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial real estate sector is seeking an experienced acquisition analyst. This role involves underwriting investments, performing financial analyses, and supporting management in negotiations and due diligence. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and a passion for commercial real estate.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related field experience.
• Knowledge of real estate finance.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite industrial real estate investments across the United States.
• Perform financial analyses of properties, tenants, and markets.
• Assist management in negotiation of transactions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Financial Analysis

Excel Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate

Tools

ARGUS

Excel

Job description

Job Description

TPG Real Estate’s US industrial platform, Dogwood Industrial Properties, is hiring an experienced and detail-oriented industrial real estate acquisition analyst to assist in the modeling, research, diligence, and closing of commercial investment opportunities through to the transition to operations.

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be highly proactive, and possess the ability to prioritize and meet goals in a fast-paced environment. In addition, the candidate should have practical experience in underwriting and financial modeling in Excel, as well as familiarity or mastery of ARGUS.

We envision this role leading to further opportunities within the Dogwood platform.

Who We Are

Dogwood is a TPG Real Estate platform that acquires, owns, and operates high-quality, infill, multi-tenant industrial assets in strategic, growth-oriented metropolitan markets across the United States. Since inception in 2019, Dogwood has acquired over 13M feet of infill, single and multi-tenant logistics space across 130+ buildings located in high growth metropolitan areas in the United States.

Focusing on functionality and locations with high barriers to entry, Dogwood strives to build a logistics driven portfolio that caters to the needs of the modern global supply chain.

With presence in over 12 metros, Dogwood’s portfolio is comprised of light bulk and shallow bay distribution facilities in key distribution locations providing opportunities for Dogwood’s increasing demand in high-growth markets and new e-commerce demand. This is an opportunity to be part of a small but experienced team with institutional backing and entrepreneurial spirit.

Who You Are

• Someone with a passion and knowledge of the commercial real estate market

• 1-2 years related field experience

• Live in or be willing to relocate to the Boston area

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field

• Knowledge of real estate finance

• Strong Excel modeling skills including DCF, financial analysis, and comfort with large data sets

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work autonomously when needed

Main Responsibilities

• Underwrite industrial real estate investments across the United States

• Develop and maintain relationships within the commercial real estate community across multiple markets

• Collect and track property offerings, sale transactions, lease, and land comparables to support underwriting activities

• Perform financial analyses of properties, tenants, and markets including rent and sales comps

• Support management in negotiation of transactions

• Assist management in sourcing & closing of acquisition financing

• Assist the due-diligence process, including site visits, coordination with third party consultants, financial analysis, and third-party document review

• Assist closings by coordinating vendors and closing statements

• Assist the Asset Management team with property-specific business plans and general portfolio management

• Work with Asset Management to produce operating and capital budgets