Real Estate Investment Underwriter — SCRATCH Models & Diligence

Selby Jennings

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Selby Jennings is partnering with a well-capitalized real estate investment firm in Austin, TX, seeking an Associate to evaluate, underwrite, and manage investments across real estate and credit strategies. You’ll gain exposure to acquisitions, development, structured finance, capital markets, and asset management within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team.

The role involves building financial models from scratch, performing extensive due diligence, and supporting all stages of transactions from

Qualifications

3–4 years of experience in real estate private equity, real estate investment management, investment banking, or related principal investing.
Experience underwriting investments across multiple real estate asset classes, with exposure to both equity and debt transactions preferred.
Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities; ability to build detailed models from scratch.
Strong understanding of real estate fundamentals, capital markets, investment analysis, and transaction structuring.
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
Self-starter with strong attention to detail and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed financial SCRATCH models and investment analyses for acquisitions, developments, recapitalizations, and credit-related opportunities.
Perform property-, market-, and portfolio-level underwriting across multiple asset classes and investment strategies.
Evaluate potential investment opportunities through financial analysis, market research, due diligence reviews, and risk assessments.
Assist with preparation of investment committee presentations, internal memoranda, and supporting materials for transaction approvals.
Support transaction execution efforts, including financing processes, legal documentation review, third-party diligence coordination, and closing activities.
Work with asset management teams to monitor operating performance, business plans, capital projects, and strategic initiatives across the portfolio.
Analyze debt and equity financing alternatives and assist in evaluating capital structure decisions.
Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities to support sourcing and portfolio strategy.
Collaborate with lenders, brokers, attorneys, consultants, and operating partners.