What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acquisition Associate position at RETS Associates?
RETS has been engaged by our client, a leading global private equity firm, to recruit a best-in-class Acquisitions Associate for their team in Washington, DC, with a Q1 2026 start. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
You will be responsible for:
- Collaborating with small deal team to analyze and execute real estate investments;
- Performing extensive financial modeling, including scenario and sensitivity analysis; development of sources and uses, discounted cash flows, promoted and carried interests;
- Participating in all aspects of investment transactions, as requested by team members;
- Conducting due diligence, including environmental and physical studies, insurance, property tax research; drafting investment committee memos;
- Collaborating with the firm's partners before and after acquisitions;
- Traveling to visit potential and existing investments, as needed.
Ideal Candidates MUST Possess:
- 2-3 three years experience as a commercial real estate analyst for an investment bank, developer, high volume REIT or private equity firm;
- Bachelor's degree from a top tier university with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 (sorry, no advanced degrees);
- Expert knowledge in Excel and the overall financial valuation and modeling process; Argus is a plus. You will be tested;
- Solid understanding of and ability to model capital structures, including senior debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and common equity;
- Ability to assess qualitative and quantitative characteristics of properties and/or investments;
- Outgoing personality with the drive to succeed and natural curiosity.
Our client is looking to hire as soon as possible for a 2-year program and are happy to relocate for the right person. All qualified candidates will be contacted directly.