AVP, Acquisitions

InforCapital, partnership; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterton, a leading real estate investment and management firm, seeks an AVP of Acquisitions in Chicago to originate and evaluate multifamily opportunities. You will work with senior leadership on portfolio and REIT acquisitions, performing due diligence and underwriting to support investment decisions.

This role requires expertise in financial modeling, strong analytical abilities, and extensive travel. You will manage Acquisitions Analysts and coordinate with owners, brokers, and servicers to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of multifamily acquisitions experience.
• Familiarity with West Coast markets.
• Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills.

Responsibilities

• Originate and evaluate multifamily acquisition opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on portfolio and REIT acquisitions.
• Conduct due diligence including legal, accounting, engineering, and financial analysis.
• Underwrite real estate deals and present opportunities to Acquisition Team and Investment Committee.
• Negotiate project financing and manage Acquisitions Analysts.

Skills

Multifamily acquisitions

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Networking with owners/brokers/serv ic

Job description

# AVP, AcquisitionsWatertonassociateReal EstateOn-siteLocationChicago, United StatesDate PostedJune 5, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Real Estate / associate jobs in Chicago, United States" are published.## About This RoleWaterton, a nationally recognized real estate investment and management firm, is seeking an AVP of Acquisitions in Chicago to originate and evaluate multifamily acquisition opportunities in the West Coast region. Responsibilities include sourcing multifamily originations through an existing network of owners, brokers, and servicers; working with senior leadership on portfolio and REIT acquisitions; conducting due diligence including legal, accounting, engineering, and financial analysis; underwriting real estate deals; and presenting opportunities to the Acquisition Team and Investment Committee. The role also involves negotiating project financing and managing Acquisitions Analysts. Requires a minimum of 5 years of multifamily acquisitions experience, familiarity with West Coast markets, superior analytical skills, and proficiency in financial modeling. Extensive travel is required.