Associate, Investments (Acquisitions & Asset Management)

Associate, Investments (Acquisitions & Asset Management) New York, NY Full-time Aker is seeking an Associate to support both acquisitions and asset management across a growing multifamily portfolio, with a strong emphasis on driving asset performance and building scalable systems. The role involves underwriting new investments, executing transactions, and owning key aspects of business plan execution, performance tracking, and investor reporting. This position offers a clear path to becoming a deal lead within 2–4 years based on performance. Role overview Role: Associate, Investments (Acquisitions & AssetManagement) Start Date: Immediate Location: 2 West 45th Street, NYC (5-days / week in-office) Compensation: Base Salary ($120k - $145k), Bonus, Promote Participation Acquisitions & Capital Markets Source and screen on-market and off-market multifamily acquisition opportunities across target geographies. Lead and/or co-lead underwriting for value-add and core+ acquisitions; build, audit, and refine property-level and portfolio-level financial models. Pressure-test assumptions, downside scenarios, and capital structures to support investment conviction. Support live transactions from LOI through closing, including diligence coordination, third-party report management, and closing prorations. Assist with debt and equity structuring, lender and investor materials, and capital partner coordination. Prepare investment memoranda, market research, comp analyses, and materials for investor review. Build and maintain broker relationships; support pipeline management and conversion velocity. Asset Management Support oversight of business plan execution across the portfolio; maintain one current, point-in-time business plan per investment with clear assumptions and version control. Own internal performance tracking, cash flow projections, and variance analysis; flag deviations and recommend corrective action. Prepare monthly investor/lender updates and quarterly investor letters. Support refinance, recapitalization, and disposition efforts from strategy through execution. Drive cross-portfolio initiatives, including insurance, tax optimization, and capital structure projects. Coordinate across verticals to ensure clean information flow between execution and investment oversight. Contribute to the design and build-out of Aker's AI-driven asset management platform, translating asset management workflows into scalable, technology-enabled processes. Minimum Qualifications 2–4 years of prior experience in real estate investment banking, private equity, principal investing, or acquisitions. Direct exposure to live deal execution, including underwriting and transaction processes. Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to work independently. Strong AI skillset and comfort using AI based tools. Strong commercial judgment, urgency, and ownership mindset. Comfort interacting with brokers, lenders, investors, and senior stakeholders in a lean, high-accountability environment. Preferred Experience with value-add and/or core+ multifamily investments. Exposure to operationally focused asset management or business plan execution. #J-18808-Ljbffr