Acquisitions Analyst
Reports to: Market Officer
Location: Speed Bay Warehouse Solutions – Greater NYC Area
Schedule: Full-time, Exempt, In-Office
Overview
Speed Bay Warehouse Solutions is a vertically integrated real estate investment and management platform focused on acquiring and operating shallow bay, multi-tenant light industrial assets in prime infill markets throughout the U.S. Sponsored by the founders of Black Creek Group—whose 30-year track record includes over $25 billion in real estate transactions—the firm is led by a seasoned executive team with extensive real estate industry experience and deep expertise investing in and managing multi-tenant light industrial properties. Speed Bay is building a national portfolio designed to deliver durable, long-term value through disciplined acquisitions, operational excellence, and technology-enabled performance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an emerging commercial real estate operating platform focused on acquiring and managing multi-tenant light industrial shallow bay properties in key metropolitan areas across the US.
About the Role
The Acquisitions Associate will play a key role in supporting the evaluation and execution of commercial real estate investments. This individual will be responsible for financial modeling, underwriting, and asset valuation using tools such as Argus Enterprise (AE) and Microsoft Excel. In addition, the Associate will contribute to the preparation of investment presentations, investor memos, and internal reports to support decision-making. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams. A successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, problem-solving ability, and a focus on driving efficiencies within the investment process.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain detailed financial models and cash flow projections using Microsoft Excel, Argus Enterprise, and Argus DCF.
- Prepare comprehensive investment memoranda for internal stakeholders and external partners, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
- Analyze property-level financials including historical operating results, budgets, rent rolls, leases, loan agreements, and ground leases.
- Review real estate documents related to ownership structures, contracts, accounting, and operational performance.
- Collaborate with brokers, lenders, and third-party consultants to validate assumptions and strengthen underwriting analyses.
- Prepare lease abstracts and conduct detailed lease reviews to assess risk and identify value opportunities.
- Perform market and property-level research utilizing industry platforms (e.g., CoStar, Greenstreet…etc.) to support investment decision-making.
- Evaluate CAM reconciliations, operating statements, and debt documents to ensure accuracy and consistency across models.
- Monitor market trends and real estate fundamentals to inform and refine underwriting assumptions.
- Identify key financial and operational drivers at the asset level and provide recommendations to enhance value and resolve challenges.
- Travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities and attend meetings, trainings, or events, based on business needs.
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience in commercial real estate and financial analysis
- Strong understanding and knowledge of the industrial sector a plus
- Substantial proficiency in MS Excel and Argus Enterprise; considered an expert with financial and data modeling
- Must have extremely strong work ethic, high attention to detail, be organized and have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions
- Professional demeanor, discretion, and a proactive mindset
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + bonus structure
- Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid office parking
- Growth opportunities within a thriving real estate company
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- The opportunity to directly impact executive success and office culture
Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive or exclusive. At any time, employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and participate in additional trainings.
The annual full-time base salary range for this role is:
$90,000 - $110,000
Specific compensation is determined through interviews and a review of relevant education, experience, training, skills, geographic location and alignment with market data. Additionally, certain positions may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus as determined by bonus program guidelines, position eligibility and Speed Bay Senior Management approval. Speed Bay offers PTO and paid holidays, the terms of which are set forth in the program policies. All full-time employees also are eligible to participate in various benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401K, in each case in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
Speed Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Speed Bay does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties. Any unsolicited resume submitted to Speed Bay in any manner will be considered Speed Bay property, and Speed Bay will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
