Private Equity Team Acquisitions Associate

Main Purpose of the Role

Responsible for supporting Investment professionals in underwriting, evaluating, originating, structuring, negotiating and closing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include: creation and maintenance of acquisition Excel/Argus models; detailed evaluation of investment opportunities; review of commercial leases; detailed real estate, corporate finance/credit, economic, demographic, and capital markets due diligence; and preparation of investment summaries.
• Candidate will play a significant role in the underwriting, due diligence, and closing process, which will require significant interaction with internal and external constituents (including brokers, consultants and counsel).

Skills/Experience Required

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in real estate, finance, financial modeling and/or general investment, which can include applicable internships. Full-time institutional acquisition experience highly preferred.
• BS/BA in real estate, finance, business, economics or similar quantitative focus required.
• Excel and Argus financial modeling as well as general quantitative skills is critical.
  
• Solid knowledge of real estate, capital markets, financial and accounting fundamentals is essential.
• Strong written and oral communications skills are required.
  
• Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively as a member of a team supporting multiple acquisition directors and managing various projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Individuals should be aggressive self-starters, willing and able to maintain high levels of accuracy, energy, productivity, and effectiveness for lengthy periods.
• Looking for individuals who have the potential/desire to grow into an acquisition officer role eventually.
• Ability to network and build external relationships in the industry is a strong positive.
• Overnight travel to tour assets and markets is required approximately once every month or two.
• Attention to detail, multitasking and ability to prioritize will be frequently tested.
  

Compensation

At AEW, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The base pay for this role is between $92-110K. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, internal equity, and market conditions. Additional compensation and benefits include:

• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• Eligibility for health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401K plan with match and employer-funded retirement account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition relief
• Parental leave
• Flexible time off and eligibility for hybrid work for most roles
• Matching gift and volunteer programs

AEW Capital Management is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

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