Asset Management Associate

Vaco; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Associate, Asset Management to support portfolio performance across a commercial real estate portfolio in San Diego. The role emphasizes asset strategy, financial analysis, leasing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will build financial models, prepare reporting for senior leadership, and partner with accounting, legal, and operations to drive value and optimize performance across assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years in commercial real estate, asset management, investments, finance, private equity, or related field.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Understanding of real estate underwriting and financial statement analysis.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support leasing, asset management, and portfolio optimization initiatives.
• Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, and performance reporting.
• Analyze tenant financials and assist with underwriting activities.
• Conduct market, property, and industry research to support business decisions.
• Prepare portfolio reporting and presentation materials for senior leadership.
• Partner with accounting, legal, operations, and other internal stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Title: Associate, Asset Management

Compensation: $110,000 - $135,000 + Bonus + RSUs

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite)

Overview:

A growing REIT is seeking an Associate, Asset Management to support portfolio performance, strategic initiatives, and investment decision-making across a commercial real estate portfolio. This role offers exposure to asset strategy, financial analysis, portfolio reporting, leasing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support leasing, asset management, and portfolio optimization initiatives
• Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, and performance reporting
• Analyze tenant financials and assist with underwriting activities
• Conduct market, property, and industry research to support business decisions
• Prepare portfolio reporting and presentation materials for senior leadership
• Partner with accounting, legal, operations, and other internal stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, asset management, investments, finance, private equity, or a related field
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Understanding of real estate underwriting and financial statement analysis
• Advanced Excel proficiency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting commercial real estate portfolios
• Exposure to investment analysis, leasing, capital planning, or portfolio management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Equal Opportunity Notice

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