Senior Analyst, Acquisitions

Location: New York, NY or San Diego, CA
Schedule: Hybrid (Monday-Thursday in office, Friday remote)

Job Summary

A leading life sciences real estate investment and development platform is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Acquisitions team. This highly technical role will support the underwriting, evaluation, diligence, and execution of investment opportunities across a growing portfolio of life sciences assets. The position offers significant exposure to acquisitions, development projects, portfolio strategy, and senior investment professionals.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial models in Excel and ARGUS to evaluate acquisition and development opportunities
• Analyze prospective investments through cash flow modeling, valuation, market research, and sensitivity analysis
• Track market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and transaction activity across key life sciences real estate markets
• Assist in preparing investment committee presentations and supporting materials for senior leadership
• Coordinate due diligence efforts with brokers, consultants, legal advisors, lenders, and internal stakeholders.
• Review transaction-related documentation, including leases, purchase agreements, and financing documents.
• Support acquisitions from initial screening through closing and asset transition
• Contribute to portfolio-level reporting, asset analysis, and strategic investment initiatives

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in real estate private equity, acquisitions, investment banking, investment sales, capital markets, or a related investment-oriented real estate role
• Strong academic track record from a highly regarded university
• Advanced financial modeling, underwriting, and valuation experience
• Proficiency in Excel required; ARGUS experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience at a leading real estate investment manager, developer, owner/operator, investment bank, or advisory platform is highly preferred
• Exposure to institutional-quality commercial real estate, including office, industrial, life sciences, or related asset classes, is preferred