Associate, Acquisitions and Development
About The Position
The Associate, Acquisitions and Development conducts market research, underwriting, and due diligence to support the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of acquisition and development opportunities within assigned markets. The role builds and refines financial models, contributes to investment recommendations, and supports transactions from initial screening through closing. The Associate works with senior team members and market brokers, coordinates due diligence, assesses development feasibility, and supports negotiations and transaction documentation. The role also mentors Analysts. This position involves standard office work, extended computer use, and travel to properties, development sites, and market meetings. Lincoln describes an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with training, mentorship, and opportunities for continued learning. The position requires current U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, development, investment banking, or related transactional work.
- Advanced financial modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel and Argus.
- Strong understanding of investment return metrics, including IRR, equity multiple, cap rate, and yield on cost.
- Working knowledge of entitlement, zoning, and development processes.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple due diligence workstreams simultaneously.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present analysis to senior leadership.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or MRED.
Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate acquisition and development opportunities with senior team members and market brokers.
- Build and refine complex financial models for acquisitions, development projects, and disposition scenarios.
- Prepare investment committee memoranda, market studies, and presentation materials to support go/no-go decisions.
- Manage due diligence workstreams, coordinating third-party consultants and title, survey, environmental, and entitlement reviews.
- Analyze zoning, land-use regulations, and entitlement requirements to assess development feasibility.
- Monitor market trends, competitive projects, and comparable transactions to inform deal strategy and pricing.
- Support negotiation and documentation of letters of intent, purchase agreements, and development agreements.
- Mentor Analysts in modeling, research methods, and due diligence processes.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan, Traditional and Roth, subject to eligibility requirements
- Flexible Time Off or vacation benefits, depending on position classification
- Paid sick leave and other legally required leave programs
- Employee assistance and wellness programs where available
- Company-paid holidays
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings that may vary by location and position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
