DC-Based Real Estate Asset Management Analyst

Macdonald & Company; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Macdonald & Company is seeking an Associate, Asset Management to support a diversified real estate portfolio in the Washington, DC area. The role emphasizes building and maintaining financial models, tracking performance, and aiding business plans across mixed-use multifamily and commercial properties.

You will collaborate with investments, development, finance, and operations teams; visit properties for inspections; prepare reports for senior leadership and JV partners; and contribute to

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of real estate asset management, acquisitions, investment management, valuation, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills; ARGUS preferred or willing to learn.
• Familiarity with multifamily and/or commercial property-level operations and real estate financial statements.
• Experience with institutional investors or joint venture reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement business plans to maximize property value through operational improvements, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Track monthly and quarterly financial performance, including budget-to-actual variance analysis, cash flow, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with property management to achieve performance targets and operational excellence.
• Maintain asset-level financial models, cash flow projections, and valuations.
• Support annual budgeting with property management teams.
• Prepare investment analyses, performance reports, and presentations for senior leadership and investment committee.
• Monitor performance against underwriting, flag variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct market research on submarket conditions, comparable properties, competitive positioning, and trends.
• Visit properties for site inspections and on-site initiatives with property management teams.
• Support reporting to joint venture partners, lenders, and institutional investors.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

ARGUS

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics

Tools

ARGUS

Job description

Macdonald & Company is seeking an Associate, Asset Management to support a diversified real estate portfolio in the Washington, DC area. The role emphasizes building and maintaining financial models, tracking performance, and aiding business plans across mixed-use multifamily and commercial properties.

You will collaborate with investments, development, finance, and operations teams; visit properties for inspections; prepare reports for senior leadership and JV partners; and contribute to