Associate of Investments - Houston, TX

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI in Houston, TX seeks an Associate of Investments to support the full investment lifecycle across a diverse residential real estate portfolio. The role blends acquisition underwriting with active asset management, providing exposure to both transactional and operational investing.

You will build financial models in Excel, conduct market research, prepare investment memoranda, support financing, monitor performance, and help with investor reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience within real estate investments, acquisitions, underwriting or asset management.
• Previous exposure to multifamily or residential real estate investments is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel modelling skills with the ability to build and manipulate complex financial models.
• Strong understanding of real estate finance, capital structures, debt financing and investment performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, commercially minded and collaborative in approach.
• Willingness to travel periodically for property and market visits.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial models for acquisition and investment opportunities, including cash flow projections, sensitivity analyses and return metrics.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and due diligence to assess potential investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations and supporting materials for senior leadership and investment committee review.
• Support debt and equity financing initiatives, lender communications and transaction execution.
• Monitor portfolio performance against budget and business plan objectives, identifying opportunities to enhance returns.
• Develop budgets, business plans, forecasting models and hold/sell analyses for portfolio assets.
• Assist with investor reporting, portfolio analytics and continuous improvement of internal investment processes and reporting tools.

Skills

Excel modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Build advanced investment expertise in a collaborative environment.
• Accelerate your career with exposure to the full investment lifecycle.

About Our Client

Our client is a privately held, growth-oriented real estate investment and operating platform focused on acquiring, improving and managing residential assets across high-growth markets. Backed by an experienced leadership team and entrepreneurial culture, the company offers a dynamic environment where professionals gain exposure to acquisitions, asset management, capital markets and portfolio strategy while making a meaningful impact on investment performance and long-term growth.

Job Description

The Associate of Investments will report to the Director of Investments and support the full investment lifecycle across a diverse real estate portfolio. This role combines acquisition underwriting with active asset management responsibilities, offering excellent exposure to both transactional and operational aspects of investing.

• Build and maintain detailed financial models for acquisition and investment opportunities, including cash flow projections, sensitivity analyses and return metrics.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and due diligence to assess potential investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations and supporting materials for senior leadership and investment committee review.
• Support debt and equity financing initiatives, lender communications and transaction execution.
• Monitor portfolio performance against budget and business plan objectives, identifying opportunities to enhance returns.
• Develop budgets, business plans, forecasting models and hold/sell analyses for portfolio assets.
• Assist with investor reporting, portfolio analytics and continuous improvement of internal investment processes and reporting tools.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Associate of Investments we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience within real estate investments, acquisitions, underwriting or asset management.
• Previous exposure to multifamily or residential real estate investments is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel modelling skills with the ability to build and manipulate complex financial models.
• Strong understanding of real estate finance, capital structures, debt financing and investment performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, commercially minded and collaborative in approach.
• Willingness to travel periodically for property and market visits.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to acquisitions, asset management and capital markets activities.
• Direct interaction with senior investment leadership.
• Significant career progression opportunities within a growing investment platform.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.