Acquisitions Associate

B&D Holdings; New Jersey; On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor match

Competitive PTO & paid holidays

Annual bonus

Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm in New Jersey is seeking an Acquisition Associate to support sourcing and evaluating acquisition opportunities. This role involves conducting market research, financial analysis, and due diligence coordination. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 2+ years in a relevant role, with strong financial modeling skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in acquisitions or related analytical role.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Argus and real estate databases like CoStar.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models including scenario and sensitivity analyses.
• Conduct initial screening and underwriting of opportunities.
• Coordinate documentation during due diligence and closing.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market research

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics

Tools

Excel

Argus

PowerPoint

CoStar

LoopNet

Job description

Overview

As an Acquisition Associate with B&D Holdings, you will support the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of acquisition opportunities. This role involves market research, financial analysis, due diligence coordination, and assisting in transaction management to help grow the company’s industrial property portfolio. You will work closely with senior leadership in an entrepreneurial environment where your contributions directly impact portfolio growth.

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models including scenario and sensitivity analyses.
• Conduct initial screening and underwriting of opportunities.
• Coordinate documentation and communication during due diligence and closing.
• Perform due diligence, including review of leases, operating expenses, and third-party reports.
• Prepare investment materials for the Investment Committee and capital partners.
• Research market trends, demographics, and economic drivers to support acquisition strategies.
• Maintain acquisition pipeline reports, databases, and transaction tracking tools.
• Support transaction closings, ensuring all required documents and deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Support asset management with repositioning, refinancing and disposition strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years (3-5 years preferred) in acquisitions, real estate investment, underwriting, or a related analytical/deal-focused role (private equity, REIT, institutional lending, investment banking, or transferable experience)
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proficiency in Argus, PowerPoint, and real estate databases (e.g., CoStar, LoopNet).
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor match.
• Competitive PTO & paid holidays.

About B&D Holdings

B&D Holdings is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm focused on industrial and IOS assets. We are entrepreneurial at our core, with a strong emphasis on quality, integrity, and value creation. Learn more: www.bndholdings.com

B&D Holdings is an equal opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives in building a collaborative, high-performing team.