Acquisitions Associate- Commercial Real Estate

Acquisition Associate – Commercial Real Estate

📍 Cincinnati, OH (Onsite) - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY 

💰 $110,000–$125,000 base + 10% discretionary bonus

🎁 Generous benefits & PTO

We are seeking an Acquisition Associate to join a growing commercial real estate investment firm based in Cincinnati. This role is primarily focused on underwriting and due diligence, with exposure to the full acquisition lifecycle across light industrial, office, and small retail assets.

This is a hands-on opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while developing deep expertise in underwriting, transaction execution, and market analysis.

What You’ll Do

Underwriting & Due Diligence (≈70%)

Underwrite commercial real estate acquisitions using proprietary Excel-based models

Perform detailed financial analysis, valuation, and scenario modeling

Lead and manage due diligence processes, including review of leases, operating statements, rent rolls, and third-party reports

Conduct market research using CoStar and other data sources to validate underwriting assumptions

Prepare investment memos and present deal analyses to executive leadership

Assist with negotiations and communications with sellers, brokers, and third parties

Support transactions through closing and coordinate transition to asset management

Sourcing & Market Intelligence (≈30%)

Support light sourcing efforts, including broker outreach and deal tracking

Monitor market activity and investment opportunities across target asset classes

Maintain and analyze deal data using RDS and internal systems

Work closely with the VP, Director, and Manager; sourcing is primarily led by senior leadership

What We’re Looking For

Required

Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or related field preferred)

3–5+ years of experience in commercial real estate acquisitions

Strong underwriting and financial modeling experience

Background in private equity real estate or commercial brokerage

Experience underwriting light industrial, office, and small retail assets

Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously with strong attention to detail

Preferred

Prior exposure to sourcing activities or broker relationships

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.