Investment Associate, Real Estate Private Equity

Reef Capital Partners•Lehi, UT

19h•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Reef is seeking a highly motivated Investment Associate with a strong foundation in investment banking and real estate private equity to join our team. This role will focus on evaluating, executing, and managing real estate investment opportunities across multiple asset classes. The ideal candidate brings strong financial modeling skills, transaction experience, and a deep understanding of real estate markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a quantitative focus, such as Finance, Economics, or a similar field
2-4 years of experience in investment banking, real estate private equity, or institutional real estate develop ment , with meaningful transaction responsibility
Demonstrated experience in portfolio analysis and financial modeling.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
Demonstrated experience producing investment committee or credit committee materials in a professional setting
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex data clearly.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Profici ency wit h Microsoft Excel , Microsoft PowerPoint , Co-Star, Argus , or similar software's and tools
Expert understanding of relevant financial concepts

Responsibilities

Investment Analysis & Underwriting Build, maintain , and stress-test institutional-quality financial models across the full capital structure - including ground-up development proformas, leveraged acquisition models, DCF/IRR analyses, and multi-tier equity waterfall structures
Conduct rigorous sensitivity and scenario analyses to frame risk-adjusted return profiles for the Investment Committee
Perform market research and feasibility analysis: supply/demand dynamics, competitive positioning, absorption assumptions, and comparable transaction benchmarking
Evaluate acquisition, development, and JV opportunities end-to-end, including highest-and-best-use analysis, entitlement risk, and capital markets execution strategy
Develop and own investment committee memos and presentations - written to the standard of an institutional LP audience
Deal Execution & Transaction Management Assist in various due diligence workstreams across legal, financial, environmental, and operational tracks; coordinate third-party consultants, legal counsel, lenders, and brokers
Build and maintain data rooms; track open items and produce weekly deal status reporting for senior leadership
Support debt financing processes, including lender outreach, term sheet negotiation, and loan closing coordination
Assist in structuring JV and co-investment arrangements, including promote mechanics, distribution waterfalls, and governance provisions
Participate in deal sourcing and market coverage, including broker and principal relationship management
Assist in business plan creation of development projects
Portfolio Management & Investor Relations Monitor financial performance of portfolio assets against underwriting assumptions; prepare variance analyses and recommend corrective actions
Prepare institutional-quality investor reports, annual reviews, and ad hoc investor communications
Contribute to fundraising efforts, including the preparation of offering memoranda, pitch decks, LP data requests, and subscription documentation
Assist with fundraising materials, including pitch decks and data rooms