Acquisitions Senior Associate | San Francisco, CA

FPA Multifamily•San Francisco, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

FPA Multifamily is a privately capitalized real estate investment firm focused on maximizing investor returns through acquiring multifamily properties across the United States. The firm has operated in the multifamily industry for more than 25 years and is ranked as the 11th-largest owner by NMHC in 2026. FPA Multifamily is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Acquisitions Senior Associate to contribute to all phases of its acquisition process. This role is suited to someone passionate about real estate investing who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. It is a full-time, in-office position for a candidate located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role involves some travel and may require availability during evenings, weekends, or occasional holidays. The annual base salary is $135,000 to $170,000, commensurate with experience, with additional bonus potential. The job description notes that responsibilities may change based on regional and organizational discretion.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in multifamily acquisitions, financing, asset management, or valuation.
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of AI tools.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Self-starter with strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities who acts proactively.
Ability to read and interpret legal documents, such as ground leases and regulatory agreements, and assess their impact on an acquisition’s risks, opportunities, and business plan.
Must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Regular attendance and participation in company events and functions are expected.
Some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Real Estate, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage acquisition due diligence and closing, coordinating with counsel, title, lenders, and third-party providers.
Manage property-level financings from quote evaluation through closing, including work with debt brokers and lenders on terms negotiation, lender due diligence, and loan documentation.
Help train, supervise, and review the work of Analysts and Associates.
Participate in site visits and report on findings.
Conduct market research.
Prepare internal investment memoranda.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

Free PPO-HSA medical plan with a $1,200 annual employer contribution.
Employee dental and vision monthly premiums covered in full.
Flexible Spending Account and dependent care options.
401(k) plan with an employer match of one-third of employee contributions, up to 2% of salary.
Group life and AD&D insurance coverage up to $100,000.
Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
Paid holidays and 2–4 weeks of paid vacation, based on years of service; available after 90 days of full-time employment.
Sick leave in compliance with state and local requirements.
$1,000 referral bonus for hires made through employee referrals.
Up to 16 hours of annual volunteer time off: 8 hours for personal volunteer activities and 8 hours for company-sponsored events.
Corporate shopping, appliance, and lifestyle discounts.