Private Equity Team AVP - Acquisitions

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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 3-5 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 communication 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, and productivity, 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, multi-tasking, 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 $100-140K. 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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