Acquisitions Analyst

San Diego, CA

A highly regarded real estate investment and development platform focused on life science real estate across major U.S. markets is seeking a Senior Analyst to support acquisitions and investment execution efforts, working closely with senior leadership on underwriting, due diligence, market analysis, and transaction execution. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to institutional-quality investments and the opportunity to work across a growing national portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Support the evaluation, underwriting, and execution of acquisition opportunities across multiple U.S. markets
• Build and maintain complex financial models including cash flow projections, waterfall structures, sensitivity analyses, and investment returns
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and asset-level due diligence to support investment recommendations
• Assist in preparing investment memoranda, presentations, and materials for internal committees and external partners
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party consultants throughout the acquisition and closing process
• Review leases, operating statements, budgets, market data, and legal documentation related to prospective investments
• Track pipeline activity and support portfolio reporting and strategic analysis initiatives
• Participate in financing, capitalization, and transaction structuring discussions as needed

Requirements:

• 2–5+ years of experience in acquisitions, investments, investment banking, private equity, or commercial real estate finance
• Strong financial modeling and underwriting capabilities within commercial real estate
• Experience analyzing institutional-quality real estate transactions preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• Exposure to life science, office, or institutional real estate asset classes is a plus