Real Estate Private Equity Analyst/Associate

BrainWorks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainWorks, a Dallas-based real estate private equity firm with 25+ years of experience in senior living and opportunistic CRE, is seeking 2–3 investment professionals at Analyst through Associate level to support growth. The firm invests out of Fund VIII and across property types, including Europe, offering exposure to the full investment lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years (Analyst) or 2–3 years (Senior Analyst/Associate) of experience, strong Excel/finance skills, and a top

Qualifications

• Analyst: 0–2 years of experience; strong Excel / finance skills.
• Senior Analyst / Associate: 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Top 50 undergraduate degree, GPA 3.5+ preferred.
• Real estate experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new investments and build detailed financial models
• Support due diligence, market research, and IC materials
• Assist with asset management and portfolio oversight
• Work directly with senior leadership in a collaborative environment

Skills

Excel

Finance skills

Education

Top 50 undergraduate GPA 3.5+

Job description

Title: Real Estate Private Equity Analyst/Associate

Location: Dallas, TX

A Dallas-based real estate private equity firm with 25+ years of experience in senior living and opportunistic commercial real estate is looking to add 2–3 talented investment professionals at the Analyst through Associate level to support continued growth.

The firm is currently investing out of its $400MM Fund VIII, with 70–80% allocated to senior living—a resilient, high-activity niche within real estate. They also invest across other property types, including industrial assets in Europe, and recently launched a new stabilized core fund. With a lean, high-performing team (~15 professionals) and a strong co-investment culture, this is a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across the full investment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite new investments and build detailed financial models
• Support due diligence, market research, and IC materials
• Assist with asset management and portfolio oversight
• Work directly with senior leadership in a collaborative environment

Ideal Candidates:

• Analyst: 0–2 years of experience; strong Excel / finance skills
• Senior Analyst / Associate: 2–3 years of relevant experience
• Top 50 undergraduate degree, GPA 3.5+ preferred

Real estate experience helpful but not required

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