Real Estate Senior Associate

A leading real estate investment and development firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Investments team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced investment professional to take on a leadership role across acquisitions, underwriting, asset management, and transaction execution while working closely with senior leadership on strategic investment decisions. The successful candidate will play a key role in sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities, leading financial analysis and due diligence efforts, managing transaction processes, and supporting portfolio performance across a diverse commercial real estate platform. This individual will also help mentor junior team members and contribute to the firm's overall investment strategy. Key Responsibilities: Lead underwriting and financial analysis for acquisitions, developments, and other investment opportunities, including complex financial modeling, valuation analysis, and return projections Evaluate market trends, investment risks, and property performance to support investment recommendations Manage due diligence processes, financing activities, and transaction execution from initial evaluation through closing Partner with asset management teams to monitor portfolio performance and identify value creation opportunities Prepare and present investment memoranda and recommendations to senior leadership and investment committees Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including lenders, brokers, legal counsel, and operating partners Mentor and provide guidance to Analysts and Associates while reviewing financial models and investment analyses Support strategic initiatives and contribute to the firm's investment sourcing and execution efforts Qualifications: 4–8 years of experience in real estate private equity, acquisitions, asset management, investment management, or related commercial real estate investment roles Advanced financial modeling, underwriting, and valuation skills Demonstrated experience leading commercial real estate transaction processes Strong understanding of real estate investment structures, capital markets, and financing Proficiency in Excel; ARGUS experience is highly preferred Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field This role offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility within a highly collaborative investment team, working on institutional-quality real estate transactions while playing an active role in shaping investment decisions and mentoring junior professionals. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alexander Chapman