Real Estate Investment Associate: Sourcing & Underwriting

Selby Jennings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Dallas seeks an Investment Associate to join its real estate platform, focusing on sourcing, underwriting, executing, and managing investments across multifamily, commercial, and development projects.

This role offers direct exposure to acquisitions, asset management, development feasibility, and relationships with institutional capital partners within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in real estate investments, acquisitions, development, asset management, investment banking, or consulting.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience evaluating real estate investments through discounted cash flow analysis and return modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams while taking ownership of key responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial analysis and underwriting for potential real estate investment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain complex acquisition, development, and asset management financial models.
• Prepare investment committee materials, deal presentations, and reports for senior leadership and capital partners
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and evaluate investment trends across target markets and asset classes.
• Support sourcing efforts by maintaining relationships with brokers, lenders, joint venture partners, and other transaction participants.
• Assist in transaction execution, due diligence coordination, financing processes, and closing activities.
• Monitor and manage acquisition pipelines, tracking opportunities from initial review through execution.
• Partner with asset management and property operations teams to support business plan execution and value creation initiatives.
• Participate in development feasibility analysis, entitlement review, and pre-acquisition evaluations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including consultants, attorneys, lenders, and operating partners.

Skills

Financial modeling

DCF analysis

Market research

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

ARGUS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Selby Jennings in Dallas seeks an Investment Associate to join its real estate platform, focusing on sourcing, underwriting, executing, and managing investments across multifamily, commercial, and development projects.

This role offers direct exposure to acquisitions, asset management, development feasibility, and relationships with institutional capital partners within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.