Analyst, Real Estate Acquisitions (Self Storage)
About The Position
Ares is seeking an Acquisitions Analyst with a strong interest in real estate investing to support the firm’s Self Storage Real Estate Group. The Analyst will work closely with the acquisitions team and senior leadership to help identify, evaluate, and execute potential self storage acquisitions and developments, including supporting underwriting, due diligence, and transaction execution. The position requires travel as needed and the ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed. The role reports to the Managing Director, Real Estate US Self Storage. The anticipated base salary range is $100,000 to $120,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or another related business major or relevant field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Basic understanding of financial reports and accounting.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas to the acquisitions team.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Passion for real estate and driving business within acquisitions.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience preferably in real estate, commercial real estate brokerage, or asset management.
Responsibilities
- Assist with financial underwriting models for self storage acquisitions and development deals.
- Support the acquisitions process by managing the pipeline and gathering and reviewing property-level diligence materials, including financial and operating reports, unit mix, rent rolls, and leases.
- Conduct market research on self storage fundamentals, including market comps, supply analysis, and market share review.
- Help prepare investment summaries and presentation materials for review by Senior Management and the Investment Committee.
- Provide general transaction and project support, including coordinating third-party reports, organizing diligence materials, and assisting the broader deal team as needed.
- Travel as needed.
- Work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) program with company match
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
- Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter benefits for parking and transit
- Access to a world-class medical advisory team
- Mental health app with coaching, therapy, and psychiatry
- Mindfulness and wellbeing app
- Financial wellness benefit with access to a financial advisor
- New parent leave
- Reproductive and adoption assistance
- Emergency backup care
- Matching gift program
- Education sponsorship program
- Discretionary performance-based bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
