Senior Associate, Due Diligence
Essex Property Trust
Lead due diligence, underwriting, and transaction closing for multifamily real estate deals.
8 days ago ago
$104,000 - $156,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Irvine, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,715 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Management
Property Development
Real Estate Investment
Leasing
Construction Services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Apartment Communities
Property Management
Development
Redevelopment
Capital Preservation
Asset Management
Business Planning and Control
Role
What you would be doing
financial modeling
due diligence
investment docs
site visits
task coordination
project leadership
- No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project team. Leads project teams and/or plans and supervises assignments of lower-level employees. May have responsibility for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating a work unit and/or group.
- Work closely with senior management and have extensive interaction with the real estate community, including sellers, developers, lenders, brokers and third-party vendors.
- Lead the preparation of investment memoranda, presentations, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Travel to project sites and work with capital maintenance teams to evaluate asset conditions, including potential code violations and any necessary repairs or other major capital needs.
- Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines.
- Coordinates and lead due diligence, underwriting and closing process, including documentation review and analysis of key findings, rent analyses, detailed budget preparation, document checklist calls, lease audits, warranty review and warranty transfer, assessment of capital, assessment of staffing, 3rd party report engagement and detailed review, and analysis of historical operating documents.
- Develop and maintain detailed financial models and underwriting of potential acquisitions, dispositions, development, and structured finance transactions.
- Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough due diligence including legal, financial, and physical aspects.
What you bring
yardi
adobe
microsoft office
3+ years
bachelor’s degree
analytical
- The position includes in-person work requirements consistent with the hybrid policy located at Essex's corporate offices in Irvine or Woodland Hills. The hybrid policy is subject to change at Essex’s sole discretion.
- Strong financial and analytical skills.
- This role requires occasional travel throughout California and Washington state.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Yardi, and Adobe.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks within a tight time schedule.
- 3+ years of related experience in multi-family real estate due diligence, asset management, or in a financial analysis role.
- Strong communication skills, including an ability to compile written materials and present underwriting to Company leadership, as well as the ability to efficiently coordinate various teams across the Company.
- Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks.
- Experience with the California or Washington multi-family real estate markets preferred.
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees and client groups to take desired action.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in business administration, finance, economics, real estate or related field.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret real estate documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
- Ability to recognize key risks or non-standard components of a transaction through review of 3rd party reports, deliverables and through comprehensive review of assets.
- Operates in a fast-paced work setting. Requires the ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities. May involve tight deadlines and high-energy work situations.
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Company
Overview
$16B Merger
Landmark Acquisition
Completed a major merger in 2014, significantly expanding the company's portfolio and marking a pivotal moment in its growth strategy.
$1.67B Revenue
2023 Financial Performance
Achieved substantial revenue in 2023, reflecting strong performance across its multifamily housing division.
$405M Net Income
Profit Milestone
Generated significant net income in 2023, showcasing profitability despite market challenges.
250+ Properties
Extensive Portfolio
Manages a large portfolio of multifamily apartment communities, primarily concentrated in high-demand West Coast markets.
- Founded in 1971 and became a NYSE-listed REIT in 1994, evolving from a small real estate company to a major player in the real estate sector.
- Focuses on multifamily apartment communities, concentrating on supply-constrained West Coast markets.
- Typical projects include coastal suburban and urban apartment communities, often featuring flexible leases and premium amenities.
- Recognized as a leader in multifamily residential properties along the Pacific Coast.
- We value long-term relationships, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.
- We create opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed.
- We focus on delivering exceptional value to our customers, shareholders, and communities.
- We believe in teamwork and collaborate to achieve common goals.
- We embrace innovation to enhance our operations and business processes.
2050
Net Zero Target Year
Commitment to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by this year.
- Integrates sustainable practices into all stages of development and property management.
- Emphasizes energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Recognized for sustainability leadership, including certifications like LEED.
- Focuses on water conservation and waste reduction in their properties.
50% Women
Leadership Diversity
The workforce includes women in key leadership roles.
- Has set clear goals for increasing gender diversity at all levels of the organization.
- Has focused efforts on closing gender pay gaps within the company.
- Tracks diversity metrics and implements programs to create an inclusive work environment.
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