Real Estate Acquisitions Associate – West Coast

15 MS Investment Mgmt., Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing is seeking a full‑time Associate on the West Coast Acquisitions team to support a broad range of investment activities in core/core‑plus, net lease and opportunistic strategies. The role focuses on underwriting, execution, and market analysis.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in real estate investing and strong modeling skills, including Argus or Enterprise, with excellent communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record.
• 4–6 years in real estate investing, lending, development, brokerage, or investment banking.
• Advanced real estate financial modeling; experience with Argus DCF or Enterprise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and prepare materials for investment opportunities.
• Manage due diligence through deal execution and closing.
• Coordinate market research and third‑party diligence.
• Interface with brokers, partners, and developers.
• Mentor junior team members and support workflow.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Argus DCF

Excel

Enterprise

Job description

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing is seeking a full‑time Associate on the West Coast Acquisitions team to support a broad range of investment activities in core/core‑plus, net lease and opportunistic strategies. The role focuses on underwriting, execution, and market analysis.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in real estate investing and strong modeling skills, including Argus or Enterprise, with excellent communication and attention to detail.