What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acquisition Analyst position at Timberlane Partners?
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2011, Timberlane Partners is a Seattle-based real estate investment, development, and asset management company specializing in multifamily real estate. Led by an experienced team, Timberlane has successfully acquired and developed over $1 billion of real estate assets throughout the West Coast and Mountain West. We pride ourselves on our disciplined, entrepreneurial approach, fostering long-term partnerships, and consistently delivering outstanding risk-adjusted returns.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
We are seeking an Acquisitions Analyst to join our Investments team and support the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of multifamily acquisitions across all of Timberlane’s investable markets. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, multifamily experience (preferred), and thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. This role works closely with the Acquisitions team, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, and Capital Formation.
Job Title: Acquisitions Analyst
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid – minimum 4 days/week in office)
Reports to: Managing Director, Acquisitions
Company: Timberlane Partners
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct market and submarket research across all Timberlane target markets, including rent trends, supply pipelines, capital flows, and competitive analysis.
- Maintain acquisition pipelines, broker relationships, and market intelligence.
- Underwrite multifamily acquisitions using Timberlane’s underwriting templates, including sensitivity analyses and return modeling (IRR, MOIC, CoC, YoC).
- Analyze historical financials, rent rolls, T-12s, CapEx; evaluate debt financing scenarios.
- Prepare preliminary underwriting summaries and full investment committee memos.
- Support Capital Formation with materials derived from underwriting and business plans.
- Attend property tours and document physical, operational, and market observations.
- Engage with brokers and owners; track on-market and off-market deal flow.
- Assist with due diligence including lease audits, financial audits, environmental reports, title review, and market studies.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet timelines and diligence requirements.
- Partner with Asset Management to validate operating assumptions and business plans.
- Collaborate with Construction Management on value-add and renovation strategies and feasibility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2–3 years of experience in multifamily (preferred) acquisitions, asset management, real estate finance, or investment banking.
- Strong Excel skills with demonstrated financial modeling capability.
- Familiarity with multifamily operations, underwriting dynamics, rent comps, and CapEx planning.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in drafting investment materials.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.
COMPENSATION:
- Salary range of to $90,000 - $120,000 annually (opportunity for an annual discretionary bonus)
- Employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 5% employer-matched 401(k) plan (available after 1 month)
- 20 days of paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays
- Professional licensure expense reimbursement
- Significant mentorship and career advancement opportunities
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Please visit timberlanepartners.com/open-positions and click ‘Apply’ - this will redirect you to the LinkedIn job posting to submit your resume.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000