Acquisitions & Development Associate

Job Description

Empira Group is a leading investment manager focused on real estate investments in the U.S. and Europe, with $10 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2014, Empira offers a vertically integrated real estate investment platform specializing in real estate equity and debt. Our real estate and capital markets experts deliver expertise across every stage of the residential and commercial real estate lifecycle.

Empira is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and maintains 13 global offices with a dedicated U.S. team based in Miami, Florida. In-house acquisitions, investment management, asset management, development, construction, and marketing functions oversee the entire value creation process, sourcing and executing the ground-up development of high-quality multifamily and luxury condominium projects. In early 2025, Empira was acquired by Partners Group and operates as an independent real estate investment firm within Partners Group’s global platform.

We are seeking a highly skilled and committed professional to play a pivotal role in executing the next phase of our growth strategy in the U.S.

Position Overview

The Acquisitions & Development Associate will support the evaluation, underwriting, execution, and management of residential real estate investments from acquisition through development, construction, and project completion. Working closely with the Acquisitions and Development teams, the Associate will conduct financial analysis, coordinate due diligence, support project execution, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver development projects aligned with the firm's investment objectives.

Your tasks

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• Analyze and underwrite residential acquisition and development opportunities using financial models, market research, and investment analysis.
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• Prepare investment memoranda, financial analyses, and presentation materials highlighting transaction assumptions, investment returns, opportunities, and key risks.
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• Support all phases of the acquisition process, including deal screening, financial underwriting, due diligence, contract review, documentation, and transaction execution.
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• Perform feasibility analyses, market research, competitive property analysis, demographic studies, and development pipeline assessments to support investment decisions.
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• Assist with valuation analyses and support acquisitions, financing activities, and due diligence efforts throughout the investment lifecycle.
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• Work closely with the Development team to support project execution from due diligence and design through construction, completion, and transition to operations.
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• Support development activities including entitlement coordination, governmental approvals, design management, procurement, construction monitoring, project closeout, and project handoff.
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• Maintain and analyze project budgets, schedules, forecasts, commitments, change orders, invoices, and variance reports to support project performance.
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• Assist with construction draw packages, lender reporting, project financial reporting, and reconciliation of development costs.
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• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, attorneys, lenders, municipalities, and other project stakeholders to facilitate timely project execution.
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• Track permits, contracts, consultant deliverables, project approvals, critical milestones, and project documentation to ensure schedule adherence.
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• Prepare internal and external project updates, management presentations, development reports, meeting materials, and action-item trackers.
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• Participate in project meetings, property visits, and construction site inspections while identifying potential budget, schedule, and execution risks.
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• Organize and maintain acquisition and development files, due diligence materials, contracts, plans, approvals, and project documentation.
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• Collaborate with acquisitions, development, accounting, finance, legal, and external partners to support successful transaction execution and project delivery.
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• Support continuous improvement of underwriting models, reporting tools, development processes, and investment analysis.
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Your qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
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• 3–5 years of relevant experience in real estate acquisitions, development, investment analysis, private equity real estate, development finance, construction, or a related field, preferably with multifamily or residential assets.
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• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including acquisition underwriting, discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, development pro formas, and sensitivity analysis.
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• Demonstrated understanding of real estate investment concepts, development processes, construction budgets, project scheduling, due diligence, and financial statements.
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• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare investment analyses, financial models, and executive-level presentations.
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• Experience with Argus Enterprise, Yardi, Procore, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar real estate and project management platforms is preferred but not required.
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• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and development projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
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• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across acquisitions, development, finance, legal, and external consultants.
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• Experience in South Florida multifamily or condominium development is preferred but not required.
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Our offer

- Young, dynamically growing company with flat hierarchies

- Dedicated and motivated team

- Attractive compensation and benefits package

- Training and personal development opportunities

- Modern offices in central locations

We look forward to receiving your application!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Empira Group is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Empira Group considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected status.