Acquisitions Associate

Confidential; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Acquisitions Associate in Los Angeles to manage multifamily acquisitions. The role involves underwriting, financial modeling, and relationship management within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and excel in financial analysis, including proficiency in Excel and joint venture structures. Competitive salary of $125,000–$160,000 plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits offered, like medical coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in acquisitions or real estate investment analysis, preferably multifamily.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including waterfall modeling and automation.
• Strong understanding of joint venture structures and capital stack mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Manage the acquisitions process from underwriting to closing.
• Establish and maintain relationships with brokers and industry partners.
• Assist with joint venture structuring and investor due diligence coordination.

Skills

Asset Management

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Joint venture structures

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

AI-driven analytical tools

Excel

Job description

We are a private real estate investment firm with a 20-year history of delivering superior risk-adjusted returns. We specialize in acquiring and operating strategically located value-add and workforce housing properties in high-growth markets. Focused on private investors, we generate consistent income by implementing capital improvements, adding ancillary revenue streams, and streamlining operational inefficiencies—enhancing long-term value and increasing current cash flow. Since the early 2000's, we have completed more than $5 billion in real estate transactions.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Acquisitions Associate to join its team. This role reports directly to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and the Associate Director of Acquisitions. The Acquisitions Associate plays a critical role in underwriting, structuring, and executing multifamily acquisitions across the company's investment portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Asset Management, demonstrates deep financial acumen, advanced Excel modeling capabilities, waterfall experience, and a strong operational understanding of asset performance. This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance accuracy in underwriting with a broader investment perspective—someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation, and collaborative environment. This individual must have well-researched opinions and be able to make sound, well-supported decisions.

This is a 5-day, in-office role based in Los Angeles. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Process Management

• Review and refine analyst- and intern-level underwriting deliverables, investment memos, and due diligence materials.
• Manage all stages of the acquisitions process, from underwriting and financial modeling through closing documentation.
• Build and maintain sophisticated Excel models incorporating complex waterfalls, joint venture promotes, and scenario analyses.
• Validate and interpret operating data to ensure assumptions accurately reflect asset-level performance.

Sourcing and Market Evaluation

• Support the CIO and Associate Director of Acquisitions in sourcing marketed and off-market multifamily opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with brokers, principals, and industry partners.
• Track, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities consistent with the company's investment criteria and return thresholds.

Capital Structuring and Joint Ventures

• Assist with joint venture structuring, term sheet review, and investor due diligence coordination.
• Collaborate with lenders—including agency, bank, life company, and debt funds—to secure optimal financing.
• Participate in investor discussions, respond to diligence inquiries, and support investment presentations.

Technology and Process Integration

• Use AI-driven analytical tools to improve underwriting speed, model accuracy, and workflow efficiency.
• Identify and implement process enhancements that strengthen evaluation and cross-team collaboration.

Leadership and Mentorship

• Support the training and development of analysts and interns in the company's modeling standards and underwriting methodology.
• Promote accountability, precision, and continuous improvement within the transactions function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in acquisitions or real estate investment analysis (multifamily preferred).
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including waterfall modeling and automation techniques.
• Strong understanding of joint venture structures, partnership waterfalls, and capital stack mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to connect operational performance with financial assumptions.
• Experience with—or willingness to adopt—AI-enhanced underwriting tools.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary of $125,000–$160,000, plus performance-based bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Retirement plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits and wellness programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected category. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.