Associate, Asset Management & Acquisitions

Mon Ami Real Estate•Chicago, IL

1d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, analytically driven Associate who will split time between supporting new acquisitions and optimizing performance of existing assets across the portfolio. This is a blended acquisitions and asset management role at a firm with a diverse multi-state commercial real estate portfolio. You will work closely with senior leadership, the investment committee, and operating teams to help scale the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics or related field
2-5 years of relevant commercial real-estate experience encompassing acquisitions, underwriting, asset management or combined functions
Strong financial modeling skills (Excel) and understanding of valuation metrics (DCF, IRR, equity multiple, cap rates)
Experience and comfort with deal execution processes, due diligence, and asset management analytics
Proficiency with real-estate software such as ARGUS, Yardi (or similar) required
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize under tight timelines
Strategic mindset with both analytical depth and operational understanding

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Chicago / US multi-state commercial real-estate markets preferred

Responsibilities

Source and evaluate property acquisition opportunities aligned with firm investment criteria (asset class, geographies, yield, risk profile)
Build and maintain underwriting and financial models (pro forma, sensitivity analyses, IRR, equity multiple etc.)
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, growth opportunities, and risk factors
Coordinate due diligence process: site tours, vendors (appraisal, environmental, title, survey), lease review, capital expenditure review
Prepare investment memoranda, presentations for the investment committee, and transaction closing documentation
Assist with deal structuring, purchaser/seller negotiations, coordination of lenders/investors as needed
Work cross-functionally with legal, finance, asset management, and operations teams to ensure smooth deal execution
Monitor and analyze the performance of acquired and existing assets: operating budgets, capital expenditures, variances vs business plan
Update valuation models, forecast cash flows, measure actual vs budgeted returns and provide recommendations for improvements
Partner with property operations and leasing teams to drive business plan execution: repositioning, lease strategies, risk mitigation
Prepare monthly/quarterly investor or internal reports presenting performance, key metrics, value-creation initiatives
Support disposition analysis and strategy—including next-buyer evaluation, exit timing, and value enhancement options
Assist with ongoing business plan refinements and updates based on market conditions and asset performance