Associate, Asset Management, Santa Monica

Associate, Asset Management | CA OR NY



About the Firm

A well-capitalized real estate owner and operator with a nationwide portfolio of retail assets. The firm takes an active approach to investing and asset management, focusing on driving value through leasing strategies, operational improvements, redevelopment initiatives, and capital markets execution. With a collaborative and analytical culture, the platform offers significant exposure to both asset-level decision-making and broader portfolio strategy.

What You'll Do

• Support asset management and investment initiatives across a portfolio of office and retail properties
• Build and maintain complex Argus and Excel models
• Conduct valuation, hold/sell, leasing, and cash flow analyses
• Assist with dispositions, refinancings, debt transactions, and due diligence processes
• Develop property-level business plans and investment strategies
• Partner with teams across leasing, development, property management, and finance to drive asset performance
• Evaluate investment returns, capital allocation decisions, and portfolio optimization opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in real estate investing, asset management, investment banking, brokerage, or a related field
• Advanced Excel and Argus Enterprise modeling skills
• Strong understanding of real estate valuation, underwriting, IRR, and cash flow analysis
• Experience reviewing leases, debt documents, and transaction materials
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative discipline preferred