Associate, Acquisitions

San Francisco, CA

Opportunity and Position Summary:

Join Core and Value Advisors (CVA), a dynamic real estate investment platform encompassing funds and separate accounts with strategies spanning core, value-add, and ground-up development. As an Acquisitions Associate, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and analyzing investment opportunities within the West. This position demands a blend of rigorous quantitative analysis and insightful qualitative assessment, requiring exceptional written and analytical skills. You will evaluate diverse property types, contributing directly to the strategic expansion of our investment portfolio.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investment Onboarding and Coordination: Facilitate the seamless onboarding of new investments by collaborating with senior team members and managing critical documentation.
• Market Analysis and Opportunity Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify and assess potential investment opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Data Management and Enhancement: Develop and maintain robust internal data collection processes, including sales tracking, income statement analysis, and pipeline updates, to ensure accurate and timely information.
• Presentation and Reporting: Prepare compelling internal and external presentations, memoranda, and reports detailing proposed investment opportunities, new investment vehicles, and existing asset performance.
• Transaction Execution: Support senior team members in the analysis, documentation, and execution of various capital transactions, including acquisitions, partnerships, financings, development programs, and disposition strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including operating partners, leasing/sales brokers, lenders, accounting teams, legal counsel, and other market contacts.
• Investment Committee Presentations: Assist in the presentation of investment proposals to the Investment Committee, contributing to informed decision-making.

Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from an accredited institution required. Degrees in real estate, finance, business, accounting, economics, or a related field are preferred. Strong academic performance is essential.
• 4-6 years of relevant real estate experience, with a proven aptitude for financial modeling. Experience living in or investing in the West is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, as well as Argus.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to thrive in both collaborative team environments and independently.
• Strong sense of self-motivation, responsibility, and entrepreneurial spirit, with a keen desire to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to mentor more junior team members.

Travel:

This position will travel as needed.

The Firm:

Stockbridge is a real estate investment management firm led by seasoned senior professionals averaging 25+ years of real estate industry experience. The firm was founded in 2003 and manages real estate equity investments across the risk spectrum within a variety of investment structures on behalf of U.S. and foreign institutional investors. Stockbridge has approximately $34 billion of assets under management spanning all major real estate property types, and certain specialty property types, with an emphasis on residential and industrial space throughout the United States. The firm has offices in San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, and Phoenix.

Total Rewards:

Competitive. The base pay scale for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 annually. Stockbridge’s base pay scale depends on geographic location, business line, years of experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. A discretionary annual bonus is also included in addition to base pay. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and STD & LTD insurance. Stockbridge provides a 401K plan with a match as well as generous vacation, sick time and holiday time off. Additionally, Stockbridge provides opportunities for professional development and career advancement. The base pay scale and benefits are accurate as of the date of this posting. Stockbridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.