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Senior Associate, Acquisitions

L5

sl recruitAndrews Air Force Base, MD10 days ago

Occupations

Financial and Investment AnalystsProperty, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersInvestment Fund Managers

Industries

Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceMiscellaneous Financial Investment ActivitiesInvestment Banking and Securities Intermediation
We're partnering with a well-respected, DC-based real estate investment and development firm on a great opportunity for a Senior Associate to join their Investment & Portfolio Management team. This group has a long track record in the DC metro market and a diverse portfolio spanning office, mixed-use, residential, and industrial, and they're known for a close-knit, collaborative culture where people genuinely enjoy working together. This is a high-visibility seat. You'll lead underwriting and deal execution side by side with senior leadership, manage a handful of existing assets, and have a clear path to sourcing your own deals over time.
What you'll be doing:
  • Leading underwriting for new acquisitions, recapitalizations, and existing assets
  • Building and owning complex Excel and ARGUS models (DCFs, JV waterfalls, debt sizing, scenarios)
  • Writing and presenting IC memos, business plans, and capital partner materials
  • Running transactions from LOI through closing, coordinating diligence, consultants, counsel, and lenders
  • Reviewing PSAs, loan documents, and JV agreements alongside leadership
  • Serving as point of contact for capital partners, lenders, and servicers on assigned assets
  • Reviewing lease economics, signing off on draw requests, and supporting refinancings, valuations, and dispositions
  • Building relationships with DC metro brokers, owners, and lenders
  • Mentoring and reviewing the work of Analysts and interns
  • What they're looking for:5+ years of CRE investment experience focused on underwriting and acquisitions, with hands-on asset management exposure
  • A track record of closed deals, from underwriting through closing
  • Expert Excel and ARGUS skills, including JV waterfalls and debt structures
  • Experience working directly with JV partners, lenders, and servicers
  • Strong writing and presentation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to run with things independently
  • Bachelor's in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or similar (MBA or MSRE a plus)DC metro market knowledge and relationships are a big plus
  • Why it's a great move:
You'll get real ownership of deals and assets, direct exposure to senior leadership, and a path to growing into a sourcing role, all within a team that values respect, inclusivity, and having fun along the way. Full benefits included. This is a full-time, in-office role in Washington, DC.Interested, or know someone who'd be a great fit? Send me a message or apply here. All conversations are completely confidential.
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Andrews Air Force Base, MD

Occupation

Financial and Investment Analysts

Industry

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

Posted

10 days ago

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