Associate / Senior Associate, Acquisitions

Entrada Partners (“Entrada”) is a real estate private equity firm focused on value-add investments in middle-market industrial, office and flex assets. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles and has two regional offices in Texas (Dallas and San Antonio). Entrada’s portfolio consists of more than 2 million square feet. Entrada’s mission is to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for its investors and provide a high level of service to its tenants with a philosophy centered around integrity and professionalism.

Entrada Partners is seeking a Senior Associate or Assistant Vice President to become an integral part of our acquisitions team. Based in the West LA office, the person will play a critical role in all aspects acquisitions, including sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, financing, and potentially disposition or refinancing of each asset. The position offers the opportunity to gain a wide breadth of experience in office, industrial and multifamily investments including close interaction and collaboration with senior management.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis: Assist in the financial analysis and underwriting of potential acquisition opportunities utilizing Excel and Argus Enterprise. Prepare cash flow models that will be utilized to value real estate investments.
• Market Research: Provide research support utilizing online, internal and external resources. Gather market research and stay current on industry trends. Maintain thorough market awareness in targeted markets through direct research and review of third-party research.
• Transaction Execution: Prepare investment memoranda for recommended acquisition opportunities. Assist in transaction due diligence by collecting, reviewing, and summarizing property reports, leases, and other due diligence documents. Assist with transaction closings, working closely with title and escrow companies.
• Financing: Work directly with senior management to present acquisition opportunity to lenders, including preparation of financing packages and assisting with lender due diligence and closing.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of prior business experience at a real estate investment firm
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics or other business discipline
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word experience
• Argus experience required (Enterprise knowledge a plus)
• Motivated and results-driven with strong work ethic
• Attention to detail and a desire to produce the highest quality work product
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex and diversified work-streams in a fast-paced environment
• A flexible team player who takes initiative and is dedicated, hard-working, and has an ability to work in a collaborative environment

Perks:

• Competitive Pay + bonus incentive
• Ability to co-invest in deals
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Fun, entrepreneurial workplace
• Open door environment, with direct access to senior management