Job Description

ROLE: Senior Associate

LOCATION: East Rutherford, NJ

REPORTS TO: CEO

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our Client is a premier full-service real estate firm headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Established in 1980, the Company has built a strong reputation over more than four decades for its expertise in acquiring, developing, managing, and repositioning commercial and residential properties globally. They continue to focus on strategic acquisitions and developments that meet the evolving needs of various industries, including multifamily, life sciences, manufacturing, and logistics. The company's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and client satisfaction positions it as a leader in the real estate sector.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our Client seeks a Senior Associate to join its New Jersey-based team. S/he will be integrally involved in critically evaluating new land opportunities across various asset types and will work closely with the CEO of the Company.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Prepare financial models, projections, and analyses on prospective property acquisitions and development opportunities, including market analysis, lease analysis, budget creation, project scope, and return on investment modeling.
• Produce deal evaluations for internal review and participate with principals in meetings to consider potential acquisition and development opportunities with minimal oversight.
• Assist with the preparation of acquisition proposals and offer letters.
• Research market data/demographics, including interfacing with brokers to obtain comparable lease and sales information as well as debt capital market insights.
• Produce marketing materials and presentations to current and prospective institutional investors and lenders.
• Assist with due diligence and closing activities.
• Assist in formulating deal structures, taking into account legal, financial, real estate, and investor/capital aspects of the transaction.
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external presentations.
• Work on special projects as assigned, including formulating investment strategies and prospective business lines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required with a concentration in real estate, finance, business, or accounting.
• 4+ years of professional experience working within an institutional real estate company or an institutionally backed sponsor is preferred
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Outstanding proficiency in creating complex financial models for real estate financial analysis using Excel, including knowledge of advanced Excel functions and ability to create joint venture waterfalls.
• Excellent writing skills and investment memorandum preparation.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills. Demonstrable understanding of financial statements, use of comparative data and financial forecasting is required.
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects at the same time, including travel on an as-need basis. Accuracy and attention to detail is critical.
• Willing to question assumptions, demonstrated passion for continuing education, and has a strong interest in the built environment. Integrity and collaboration are key.

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