Investment Associate

LD&D, a rapidly growing Miami-based real estate development and investment firm, is seeking an Investment Associate to join the team for a Spring or Summer 2026 start date. We are looking for a highly analytical and motivated individual who values teamwork and is eager to contribute to the company's growth. 

The ideal candidate will be capable of analyzing the performance of the firm’s assets, underwriting new investment opportunities that align with the firm's investment theses, and modeling complex deal structures. This role involves reporting directly to the Vice President of Investments and entails close collaboration with the investment team and senior management across all stages of the development/investment cycle. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Build and maintain financial models for development, acquisition, and asset-level investments, incorporating complex capital structures, promote waterfalls, and return analyses (IRR, MOIC, NPV). 

• Support the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of new investment opportunities across ground-up development and value-add strategies. 

• Coordinate due diligence efforts including review of third-party reports, financial statements, leases, and market studies to ensure smooth and timely closings. 

• Collaborate with development and asset management teams to track business plan execution, update project-level models, and monitor performance versus budget. 

• Assist in capital markets activities, including lender and equity partner outreach, financial deliverables, and preparation of offering memoranda and investor presentations. 

• Prepare internal and external materials, including investment committee memos, pipeline summaries, and quarterly investor updates. 

• Conduct market research and data analysis on rents, sales, construction costs, and macroeconomic trends to inform underwriting assumptions and strategic decisions. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in real estate, investment banking, private equity, or a related field. 

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 

• Ability to travel and manage a workload, as required by the projects. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently. 

LD&D offers a competitive salary based on experience and full healthcare benefits.