Acquisition Associate

RETS has been engaged by our client, a growing industrial owner and developer, to recruit a best in class Acquisitions Associate for their team in Los Angeles, CA. This is a dynamic environment seeking a strong analytical professional with a desire to touch a lot of deals and be a part of a talented team.You will be responsible for:Collaborating with small deal team to analyze and execute real estate investments;Performing extensive financial modeling, including scenario and sensitivity analysis; development of sources and uses, discounted cash flows, promoted and carried interests;Participating in all aspects of investment transactions, as requested by team members;Conducting due diligence, including environmental and physical studies, insurance, property tax research; drafting investment committee memos;Collaborating with the firm's partners before and after acquisitions;Traveling to visit potential and existing investments, as needed.Ideal Candidates MUST Possess:2-3 three years experience as a commercial real estate analyst for an investment bank, developer or private equity firm;Bachelor's degree from a top tier university with a strong GPAExpert knowledge in Excel and the overall financial valuation and modeling process; Argus is a plus. You will be tested;Solid understanding of and ability to model capital structures, including senior debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and common equity;Ability to assess qualitative and quantitative characteristics of properties and/or investments;Outgoing personality with the drive to succeed and natural curiosity.Compensation: $150k+ DOE

Created: 2026-05-10