Associate, Transactions

Greystar Management Services•Charleston, SC

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting the Development and Investment Group by helping with real estate transactions such as acquisitions, sales, financings, and land closings. The position involves assisting with due diligence, organizing documents, and coordinating with different teams to ensure smooth processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field; advanced degree or paralegal certification is a plus.
2+ years of experience in real estate transactions, investment operations, or legal/financial coordination, preferably within a development or investment environment.
Familiarity with acquisition, disposition, financing, and development processes, including legal and financial documentation.
Strong understanding of real estate transaction workflows, including due diligence, closings, and lender documentation.
Proficiency in managing legal documents, organizational records, and fund structures.
Experience with document management systems and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Box).
Solid grasp of financial and accounting principles related to real estate investments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint; Ability to be trained in Visio

Responsibilities

Help gather and organize documents and information needed for real estate transactions (buying, selling, financing, etc.).
Advises appropriate stakeholders on information flow during acquisition/ disposition processes- specifically as relates to due diligence, Lender requirements and documentation, and legal documentation.
Assist in tracking progress and updating checklists for closings and other transaction-related activities.
Responsible for preparing materials for meetings and reviews related to acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.
Maintain and update files and records for legal and property documents.
Work with the Legal department to store and manage documents and ensure they are easy to access.
Help respond to requests for administrative documents from internal teams.
Assist with basic financial and administrative reports as needed.
Perform other tasks to support the team as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service!
Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.