Acquisitions Analyst

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Job description

Acquisitions Analyst | San Francisco, CA

GID is a privately-held, diversified, and fully integrated real estate organization founded in 1960 that employs over 900 real estate professionals in multiple offices throughout the United States (including over 140 employees in the Headquarters Office in Boston). GID's portfolio currently consists of 107 stabilized multifamily properties totaling 30,056 apartment homes (including over 800,000 square feet of commercial and retail space) located in 13 states. In addition, the firm has under active development 19 multifamily properties totaling 5,684 apartment homes located in 9 states and 2 industrial developments with 727,000 square feet. GID also owns 2.7 million square feet of industrial space in 5 business parks and 490,000 square feet of office space in 3 buildings across 3 states. The company operates nationwide from ten offices located in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Orange County, CA; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; and Waltham, MA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibility is to assist the Executive Vice President of Real Estate Acquisitions and the various Vice Presidents and Associates in the preparation of detailed economic analyses of potential multifamily acquisitions. The Acquisitions Analyst will have 1 to 4 years of transaction related experience.

* Underwrite potential acquisition targets utilizing Excel and Argus.
* Perform detailed research and analysis on real estate markets and submarkets to guide investment decisions.
* Conduct due diligence activities involving financial and competitive market analysis. Arrange third party reports such as market studies and property tax analysis.
* Develop, in conjunction with the Property Operations Group, an operating and capital budget.
* Participate in various analytical projects required in the Acquisition Department.
* Prepare investment book materials and assist in presenting to GID's Investment Committee.
* Assist in preparing reports to GID's ownership and institutional investment partners.
* Maintain contact and relationships with potential deal sources including brokers, owners, and developers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

* Four-year college or university degree required with 1 to 4 years related work experience and/or training desired, but not required. Fluency in and ability to, not only maintain, but to create Excel financial models and spreadsheets are essential. Expert proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required. Some Macro/VBA, OutlookSoft report writing and Argus background would be helpful.

Drug testing and background checks are an employment requirement. These are required steps in the hiring process.

GID is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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