What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acquisitions and Asset Management Associate position at Macdonald & Company?
Macdonald & Company are proudly partnered with a privately held real estate investment, development, and management firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm is one of the most active investors and operators in the Southwest, with a diverse portfolio spanning office, industrial, and medical office assets.
The Role
The Acquisitions & Asset Management Associate will play a key role in both evaluating new investment opportunities and supporting the execution of business plans across the existing portfolio of assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Underwrite potential acquisitions, joint ventures, and development opportunities across office, industrial, and medical office sectors.
- Prepare detailed financial models, sensitivity analyses, and investment memoranda for internal and external presentations.
- Conduct market research and assist in asset-level strategy formulation.
- Support ongoing asset management efforts, including leasing analysis, capital projects, and quarterly reporting.
- Monitor portfolio performance and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Collaborate with property management, construction, and accounting teams to ensure effective execution of business plans.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, asset management, or investment analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel-based underwriting and financial modeling.
- Strong understanding of real estate valuation, capital structures, and performance metrics.
- Exposure to office, industrial, or medical office properties strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.