CRE Investment Analyst/ Senior Analyst (Equity)

LHH; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate company is seeking an Investment Analyst / Associate to join their Equity Investments team. This role offers direct exposure to acquisition and development underwriting and involves financial modeling and investment committee presentations. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, alongside strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Argus, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The opportunity provides mentorship and visibility across the deal lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in commercial real estate investment sales, equity, or principal-side roles.
• Solid understanding of underwriting, valuation, and deal mechanics.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite acquisition and development opportunities, including detailed cash flow modeling.
• Prepare investment memoranda and materials for internal investment committee review.
• Support transaction due diligence and closing processes for acquisitions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Market research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Argus

Job description

Overview

We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-capitalized, vertically integrated commercial real estate owner-operator for an Investment Analyst / Associate to join its Equity Investments team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong analytical professional looking to deepen exposure to institutional-quality acquisitions, development underwriting, and ownership-side asset management.

Role Highlights

• Direct exposure to acquisition and development underwriting
• Hands-on financial modeling and investment committee presentations
• Ownership-side seat with visibility across the full deal lifecycle
• Strong mentorship and interaction with senior investment professionals
• Long-term platform with active deployment strategy and growth runway

Responsibilities

• Underwrite acquisition and development opportunities, including detailed cash flow modeling and valuation analysis
• Prepare investment memoranda and supporting materials for internal investment committee review
• Conduct market research to support underwriting assumptions and identify emerging opportunities
• Maintain internal databases of market data, sales comps, and lease comparables
• Support transaction due diligence and closing processes for acquisitions and dispositions
• Assist with ongoing asset management analysis, including quarterly valuation updates
• Collaborate with asset management, leasing, property management, and accounting teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related discipline
• 1+ years of experience in commercial real estate investment sales, equity, or principal-side roles
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Argus
• Solid understanding of underwriting, valuation, and deal mechanics
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Clear communicator with interest in ownership-side investing