Rea Estate Analyst/Associate (Acquisitions)

Selby Jennings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is exclusively retained to identify an Acquisitions Associate for a leading commercial real estate investment firm in Dallas, TX. The role spans asset classes and offers exposure to senior leadership and high-impact investment decisions.

The ideal candidate combines 1–4 years of real estate private equity or related experience, strong academic credentials, and advanced financial modeling skills to drive underwriting, due diligence, and deal execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years in real estate private equity, investment banking, or related institutional real estate platform.
• Academic credentials from a top-tier university with a high GPA.
• Advanced financial modeling, underwriting, and due diligence for complex transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with clear idea presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative mindset with cross-team relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisitions across multiple real estate asset classes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on investment decisions and processes.

Skills

Real estate private equity experience

Investment banking experience

Financial modeling

Underwriting

Due diligence

Communication skills

Multitasking / prioritization

Interpersonal collaboration

Academic excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree (finance/economics or related)

Job description

Selby Jennings has been exclusively retained to identify an Acquisitions Associate for a leading Commercial Real Estate investment firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. With over $6bn in assets under management, this firm is known for its strategic approach to real estate investing and its strong track record across multiple asset classes. This particular role will focus across asset classes.

The team is lean, dynamic, and highly collaborative, offering a unique opportunity for accelerated career growth, direct exposure to senior leadership, and involvement in high-impact investment decisions. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, analytically sharp, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Qualifications:

• 1- 4 years of experience in real estate private equity, investment banking, or a related institutional investment platform within real estate
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier university, with a high GPA and positive performance reviews or rankings
• Advanced financial modeling, underwriting, and due diligence capabilities, ideally gained through exposure to complex transactions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present ideas clearly and confidently
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to build relationships across teams and functions

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing investment team at a pivotal stage of growth.