Senior Real Estate Acquisitions Lead

Marquette Management, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Marquette Management, Inc. in Naperville seeks a Senior Acquisitions Analyst to lead advanced financial underwriting, valuation, and market analysis for multifamily and mixed-use opportunities. You will validate assumptions, assess risk, and present findings to leadership.

You will mentor junior analysts, collaborate across Acquisitions, Asset Management, and leadership, and help improve models and processes to drive investment decisions and portfolio growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 2+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions, investment analysis, or related financial roles.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, preferably within multifamily or commercial real estate.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, deal structures, and risk assessment.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior talent.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced financial underwriting, valuation, and sensitivity analysis for multifamily and mixed-use acquisition opportunities.
• Evaluate deal structures, pricing, and return metrics to assess investment performance.
• Review and validate underwriting assumptions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with investment criteria.
• Conduct in-depth market and submarket analysis to support acquisition strategy and portfolio growth.
• Prepare and present investment analysis, memos, and recommendations for executive leadership and investment committees.
• Communicate complex financial insights clearly to senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Mentor and support Acquisitions Analysts, strengthening underwriting standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Acquisitions, Asset Management, and leadership teams throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of underwriting models, processes, and analytical tools.

Skills

Financial analysis

Market analysis

Leadership communication

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

Marquette Management, Inc. in Naperville seeks a Senior Acquisitions Analyst to lead advanced financial underwriting, valuation, and market analysis for multifamily and mixed-use opportunities. You will validate assumptions, assess risk, and present findings to leadership.

You will mentor junior analysts, collaborate across Acquisitions, Asset Management, and leadership, and help improve models and processes to drive investment decisions and portfolio growth.