Associate, Real Estate Investments

About Sahara Investment Group (“SIG”)

A platform built on partnership. Committed to creating lasting value through creative thinking and institutional execution.

Today, Sahara Investment Group has two components of its business.

SIG is an alternative investment manager with proprietary commercial real estate strategies across both real estate debt and real estate acquisitions.

SIG is a private multi-family office that provides financial and lifestyle solutions for ultra-high-net-worth families and successful entrepreneurs that have grown beyond traditional wealth management and need a wholistic solution to build lasting financial and lifestyle freedom or generational wealth.

SIG’s shared capabilities allow them to serve its clients more effectively and create differentiated investment products.

Position Overview

As an Associate, you will play a critical role within the firm’s newest investment platform; the Sahara Goodrich Real Estate Growth Fund. The Fund’s purpose is to own mission-critical real estate for growing businesses backed by secular tailwinds. This will be accomplished with a contrarian strategy where we first identify high-quality businesses and then use structured real estate investing to solve fundamental business needs.

You will assist across the fund’s value chain; sourcing and underwriting business partners /tenants, sourcing and underwriting the real estate, closing real estate transactions, and managing the various investments once made. This role requires a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual who can take ownership across all aspects of the investment process.

The ideal candidate has strong finance and real estate expertise, is comfortable with responsibility, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Underwriting, Diligence & Closing

• Drive underwriting and execution of CRE investments.
• Support the underwriting of the fund’s business partners.
• Support origination and deal structuring conversations – both for businesses and real estate.
• Manage deal flow, diligence, third-party vendors, and documentation through closing.
• Analyze market data, asset performance, borrower profile, and exit strategies.
• Participate in site visits and assess macro/micro market dynamics.
• Review and help negotiate key contracts and closing documents.

Asset Management

• Monitor portfolio performance and proactively assess risk factors.
• Coordinate construction draw processes and budget reviews with third parties.
• Assist with loan modifications and restructures, from business terms through documentation.

Team Leadership & Process Management

• Manage internal and external team workflows across sourcing, underwriting, and asset management.
• Enforce process discipline for all investment activities.
• Collaborate with team members that are both senior and junior.

Strategic Initiatives

• Support the firm’s strategic growth efforts and fund management initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and competitive dynamics to inform investment strategy.
• Promote the firm's values, culture, and reputation in the market.

Reporting & Communication

• Participate in operational meetings and contribute to portfolio strategy.
• Assist with investor reporting and firm-wide performance tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate experience, preferably in debt or equity investing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage investment closings and asset performance.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Sahara Investment Group?

• Be a key member of a high-impact, entrepreneurial team.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based upside.
• Culture of ownership, transparency, and innovation.
• Opportunity to shape a growing investment platform and its future.