Acquisitions Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Acquisitions Analyst position will assist in the acquisition of investment properties across various markets and will entail the following:

• Creating proformas using Argus and Excel•
• Drafting offers
• Reviewing leases, purchase contracts, and other legal documents
• Collecting and analyzing due diligence information
• Market analysis and forecasting
• Creating loan and equity request packages
• Creating investment committee packages to present to senior executives
• Business analysis
• Creating contract exhibits
• Work closely with the acquisitions, asset management, legal, and other teams to assist with the many other duties involved in acquiring commercial assets

To be able to perform the job, this individual will have the following:

• Demonstrated understanding of financial topics and experience underwriting commercial real estate assets
• Proven Excel skills and competency utilizing complex formulas
• Proven writing and verbal communication skills; with sound judgment are a must
• Knowledge of Argus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to navigate multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Limited travel to visit potential acquisition deals is required

QUALIFICATIONS

We anticipate this position will be demanding; therefore, we seek candidates who are:

Must have CRE experience

•Driven and ambitious

•Self‐motivated

•Creative and highly analytic problem solvers; ability to quickly digest information on new markets and complex projects

•Undergraduate degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting or Economics (or related work experience)

•Excellent MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, communication, and writing skills

•Strong Argus valuation software skills

•Interest and/or experience in commercial real estate investments

•1-3+ years of commercial real estate underwriting and investment experience

•Strong research skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.Ability to comply with company rules and regulations

2.Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external parties through two-way verbal and written communication (speech, hearing, and writing)

3.Ability to analyze and communicate finance and accounting information

4.Ability to work long hours

5.Ability to work independently and be able to accurately discern when to refer matters to supervisor

6.Ability to comprehend written and verbal communication

7.Ability to travel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit when doing paperwork or answering emails; use hands or fingers to utilize the computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.