Asset Management Associate

Selby Jennings; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Nashville, TN, seeks an Asset Management Associate to drive portfolio performance through financial analysis, business plan execution, and strategic asset management across a diversified real estate portfolio.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset and has experience evaluating property performance, underwriting investments, and collaborating with property management, acquisitions, and leasing teams to create value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2–5 years in asset management, acquisitions, underwriting, CRE, or related areas.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience analyzing operating statements, budgets, and investments.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial and operating performance of assets against budgets and business plans.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual property reporting packages for trends and variances.
• Collaborate with property managers and leasing teams to drive occupancy, revenue, and cost control.
• Assist in executing asset-level strategies to maximize returns and long-term value.
• Prepare property-level cash flow models and investment analyses.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze rent rolls, capex, and leasing activity.
• Produce quarterly investor and management reporting materials.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Real Estate/Accounting/Economics

CFA/CPA or Master's in Real Estate/Finance (plus)

Tools

ARGUS

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Asset Management Associate to join a growing real estate investment platform in Nashville, Tennessee. This individual will play a key role in maximizing portfolio performance through financial analysis, business plan execution, operational oversight, and strategic asset management across a diverse real estate portfolio.

The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset and possess experience evaluating property performance, underwriting investment decisions, and collaborating with property management, acquisitions, and leasing teams to drive value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor financial and operational performance of assigned assets against approved budgets and business plans.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual property reporting packages, identifying performance trends and variances.
• Partner with third-party property managers and leasing teams to drive occupancy, revenue growth, and expense management.
• Assist in the execution of asset-level strategies designed to maximize returns and enhance long-term value.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain property-level cash flow models and investment analyses.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze operating statements, rent rolls, capital expenditures, and leasing activity.
• Produce quarterly investor and management reporting materials.
• Track portfolio performance against underwriting assumptions and investment objectives.

Capital Projects & Business Plan Execution

• Assist with implementation and monitoring of capital improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate the financial impact of renovation programs and development projects.
• Coordinate with construction, development, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.

Strategic Initiatives

• Conduct hold/sell analyses and support refinancing, recapitalization, and disposition efforts.
• Participate in market research and competitive property analyses.
• Assist with acquisitions underwriting, due diligence, and transition of newly acquired assets when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in asset management, acquisitions, underwriting, commercial real estate, investment management, or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience analyzing property operating statements, budgets, and real estate investments.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with multifamily, industrial, office, retail, or mixed-use assets.
• Familiarity with ARGUS, Yardi, MRI, or similar real estate software platforms.
• Advanced financial modeling and investment analysis capabilities.
• CFA, CPA, or Master's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Business Administration is a plus.