Acquisition and Asset Management Associate

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Commission

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks an Acquisition and Asset Management Associate for a rapidly growing real estate developer. This role involves sourcing and managing build-to-rent projects, ensuring assets meet benchmarks. The ideal candidate has strong financial modeling skills, real estate experience in the Carolinas, and excellent communication abilities. A salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 is offered along with bonuses and commission.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in acquisitions, investment, or asset management.
• Experience in BTR, multifamily, or SFR sectors preferred.
• Proven real estate experience in the Carolinas.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess land and property acquisition opportunities.
• Lead underwriting and project budget maintenance.
• Manage due diligence efforts.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical expertise

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Networking abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or Accounting

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Acquisition and Asset Management Associate for a rapidly expanding real estate developer. The role focuses on sourcing, analyzing, and managing build-to-rent (BTR) projects and select investment opportunities. The associate will contribute to both acquisitions and asset oversight, driving portfolio growth and ensuring assets meet financial and operational benchmarks.

Salary / Compensation: $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Additional compensation: Annual Bonus and Commission

Location: North/South Carolina – Remote/In-field

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess land and property acquisition opportunities across BTR, multifamily, and other asset classes.
• Lead underwriting, pro forma development, and project budget maintenance.
• Manage due diligence efforts (financial, environmental, feasibility, and market research).
• Draft and negotiate LOIs/PSAs with input from legal and senior leadership.
• Partner with capital providers, legal, accounting, and development teams to coordinate closings.
• Maintain a robust transaction and market database, while building relationships with brokers, developers, and industry peers.
• Track and evaluate financial/operational performance relative to pro forma expectations.
• Collaborate with property managers on business plans, branding, marketing, and retention strategies.
• Develop and oversee portfolio performance scorecards.
• Provide recurring reporting and insights to leadership, investors, and lenders.
• Conduct ongoing market research to refine asset strategies and acquisition decisions.
• Support dispositions by managing broker relationships and monitoring market activity.
• Partner with the development team to navigate entitlements and political processes.
• Prepare materials and participate in investor and lender meetings.
• Maintain organized project records and documentation.
• Recommend strategic or capital improvements to enhance long-term asset value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 3–5+ years of combined acquisitions, investment, or asset management experience — ideally within BTR, multifamily, or SFR sectors
• Proven real estate experience in the Carolinas
• Strong financial modeling and analytical expertise
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities
• Willingness to travel for site visits, meetings, and industry events
• Professional integrity and commitment to teamwork

Note: This description reflects responsibilities and requirements as stated and does not include boilerplate or unrelated postings.