Asset Management, Associate

Vaco by Highspring; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A real estate investment firm in Atlanta seeks an analytically driven Asset Management Associate to evaluate asset performance and support investment strategies. This role offers exposure to acquisitions and asset management, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Finance and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Candidates need advanced Excel skills and should be capable of using data tools for efficient analysis. The position includes competitive compensation and benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in real estate investment, asset management, or financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel proficiency with the ability to build complex financial models.
• Experience using modern data and AI tools for analysis and reporting.
• Strong business acumen with ability to derive actions from large datasets.
• Experience with IRR, asset-level returns, underwriting models and portfolio analysis.
• Interest in using modern data/AI tools to enhance analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze asset performance and the real estate portfolio.
• Create advanced financial models for evaluating asset performance.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting for leadership and investors.
• Collaborate with internal teams for data and insights.
• Support acquisition underwriting and due diligence processes.
• Conduct market research to support investment decisions.
• Support asset-level business plans to optimize performance and value.
• Assist with acquisition underwriting and due diligence processes.
• Continuously improve financial models, reporting processes, and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Market research

Ability to work with large datasets

AI / data-driven tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Asset Management, Associate

We are recruiting on behalf of an Atlanta-based real estate investment firm focused on acquiring, managing, and optimizing a diversified portfolio of real estate assets. This asset management team combines disciplined investment strategy with data-driven analysis to identify opportunities and generate strong risk‑adjusted returns. Seeking an analytically driven professional to support both asset‑level management and broader portfolio investment strategy.

Position Overview

The Asset Management Associate will play an important role in evaluating asset performance, supporting investment decisions, and assisting with portfolio strategy. This position provides direct exposure to acquisitions, asset management, and investment analysis while working closely with senior members of the investment team and operational leaders to optimize asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the performance of individual assets and the broader real estate portfolio.
• Create advanced financial models in Excel to evaluate asset performance, forecast results, and perform scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting for internal leadership and investors, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial and operational data.
• Collaborate with internal teams including acquisitions, finance, accounting, property operations, and marketing to gather data and insights for investment analysis.
• Analyze the levers impacting business performance and work with operational leaders to optimize investment and pricing decisions.
• Responsible for market research to support investment decisions.
• Support the development of asset‑level business plans aimed at optimizing performance and increasing asset value.
• Support acquisition underwriting and due diligence processes, including financial analysis, valuation review, and risk assessment.
• Continuously improve financial models, reporting processes, and analytical tools used across the investment team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in real estate investment, asset management, acquisitions, portfolio management, or financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel proficiency with the ability to build complex financial models. Formal training (e.g., Wall Street Prep coursework or progress toward the CFA designation) is a plus.
• High business acumen combined with ability to work with large datasets and cull those down to actionable intelligence.
• Superior communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to varying audiences.
• Experience using modern data and AI tools to improve analysis and reporting efficiency is beneficial.
• Experience working with investment metrics such as IRR, asset‑level returns, underwriting models, and portfolio performance analysis.
• Track record of job stability and career progression.
• Note - seeking Atlanta‑based talent for this opportunity

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.