Acquisitions Analyst

Description

• Partner with Asset Management to validate operating assumptions and business plans.
• Attend property tours and document physical, operational, and market observations.
• Assist with due diligence including lease audits, financial audits, environmental reports, title review, and market studies.
• Analyze historical financials, rent rolls, T-12s, CapEx; evaluate debt financing scenarios.
• Collaborate with Construction Management on value-add and renovation strategies and feasibility.
• Conduct market and submarket research across all Timberlane target markets, including rent trends, supply pipelines, capital flows, and competitive analysis.
• Support Capital Formation with materials derived from underwriting and business plans.
• Underwrite multifamily acquisitions using Timberlane’s underwriting templates, including sensitivity analyses and return modeling (IRR, MOIC, CoC, YoC).
• Maintain acquisition pipelines, broker relationships, and market intelligence.
• Engage with brokers and owners; track on-market and off-market deal flow.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet timelines and diligence requirements.
• Prepare preliminary underwriting summaries and full investment committee memos.

Requirements

We are seeking an Acquisitions Analyst to join our Investments team and support the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of multifamily acquisitions across all of Timberlane’s investable markets. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, multifamily experience (preferred), and thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. This role works closely with the Acquisitions team, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, and Capital Formation.

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid – minimum 4 days/week in office)

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in drafting investment materials.
• Familiarity with multifamily operations, underwriting dynamics, rent comps, and CapEx planning.
• 2–3 years of experience in multifamily (preferred) acquisitions, asset management, real estate finance, or investment banking.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong Excel skills with demonstrated financial modeling capability.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer-matched of up to 4%: 100% of the first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%
• Professional development opportunities
• Employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO)
• Full-time, salaried position, $90,000-$120,000 annually plus merit based annual discretionary bonus
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid life insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance