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

• 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

************LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY **************

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.