Senior Associate/ VP Acquisitions

MHW Search; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MHW Search has partnered with a leading real estate investment platform to identify premier ISF opportunities. The Senior Associate/VP will source, evaluate, and execute acquisitions, building strong broker and owner relationships while supporting the full transaction lifecycle from underwriting through closing.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership and involvement in the investment committee, driving growth across industrial and logistics platforms.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, investment banking, private equity real estate, or development.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience preparing investment committee materials and deal presentations.

Responsibilities

• Source ISF acquisition opportunities across target markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, owners, developers, and industry participants.
• Coordinate due diligence, contract negotiation, financing coordination, and closing.
• Prepare investment memoranda and materials for internal review.
• Support portfolio expansion and hold/sell/refinancing analyses.

Skills

Financial modeling

Underwriting

Excel

Investment analysis

Real estate knowledge

Job description

MHW Search has exclusively partnered with a leading real estate investment and development platform with over $6 billion in assets under management. The company focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing high-quality real estate assets across major U.S. markets. With a disciplined investment approach and strong institutional capital partnerships, the firm continues to expand its platform with a focus on industrial and logistics-related investments. The firm is very well-capitalized.

As part of the firm’s continued growth, we are seeking a Senior Associate or Vice President of Acquisitions to help source and execute Industrial Service Facility (ISF) investment opportunities across targeted markets.

Position Summary

The Senior Associate / Vice President will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisition opportunities within the Industrial Service Facility (ISF) sector. This individual will be responsible for sourcing new investments, building relationships with brokers and owners, and supporting the full transaction lifecycle from initial underwriting through closing.

The position offers significant exposure to the firm’s senior leadership and investment committee while providing the opportunity to help expand a rapidly growing industrial investment platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Source Industrial Service Facility (ISF) acquisition opportunities across target markets
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, owners, developers, and industry participants to generate proprietary deal flow
• Maintain active coverage of key markets, tracking emerging opportunities and off-market transactions
• Perform financial modeling, underwriting, and investment analysis for prospective acquisitions
• Evaluate property-level financials, market conditions, tenant dynamics, and investment risks
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal investment committee review
• Lead and support the full acquisition process including due diligence, contract negotiation, financing coordination, and closing
• Coordinate third-party consultants including legal, environmental, engineering, and property inspections
• Work closely with internal teams including asset management, development, and capital markets during the transaction process
• Support portfolio expansion strategy by identifying markets and assets aligned with the firm’s long-term investment objectives
• Assist in evaluating hold/sell strategies and refinancing opportunities across the portfolio
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity within the industrial and logistics sector

Qualifications

• 5–12years of experience in real estate acquisitions, investment banking, private equity real estate, or development
• Experience sourcing or underwriting industrial real estate investments preferred
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience preparing investment committee materials and deal presentations
• Strong network within the brokerage and investment community preferred
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills