Acquisition Analyst

Important Note:

Candidates must have retail-focused commercial real estate underwriting experience to be considered. If you do not meet this qualification, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying.

Are you an entrepreneurial professional with a retail-focused commercial real estate background? Are you results-oriented, analytical, and ready to make an impact in a growing investment and brokerage firm? If so, we invite you to apply for this Reale Estate Acquisition Analyst role.

This position offers competitive compensation, including a generous base salary, benefits, and a percentage of acquisition fees. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, leveraging your expertise to underwrite/structure acquisitions of retail sites while growing within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What you’ll do:

• Market Research: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential acquisition targets and evaluate market trends, demographics, and competitive landscapes.
• Financial Underwriting: Perform detailed financial analysis and underwriting of potential acquisitions, including cash flow modeling, sensitivity analysis, and return on investment calculations.
• Due Diligence: Manage the due diligence process for acquisitions, including financial, legal, and operational assessments to ensure compliance and feasibility.
• Investment Proposals: Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, clearly articulating investment rationale and risks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and property management, to facilitate seamless acquisition processes.
• Negotiation: Assist in negotiations with sellers, brokers, and other stakeholders to secure favorable acquisition terms.
• Portfolio Management: Support ongoing portfolio management by tracking performance metrics and recommending strategies for optimization.
• Source Deals: Perform market research to identify acquisition opportunities by analyzing trends, demographics, and competition.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 3-5 years of underwriting/structuring commercial real estate acquisition experience, ideally with a focus on retail properties.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A proactive, think-outside-the-box approach with a passion for creatively structuring acquisitions and dispositions to drive success.
• Technical Skills: Advanced financial modeling and underwriting expertise for commercial/retail properties.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degrees or certifications such as CFA or CCIM are a plus).
• Communication & Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical ability, problem-solving skills, and clear, professional communication.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive base salary of $150,000/year with benefits and a share of acquisition fees.
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.
• Bonus opportunities based on performance.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking team environment with significant room for career growth.
• 3 days per week in the office.