Sr Acquisitions Associate (Sentry Realty))

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Sentry Realty, a division of American Exchange Group, is a New York based real estate investment firm.

Visit our websites at www.axnygroup.com and www.sentryrealty.com

Role Overview:

The Senior Acquisitions Associate (Sentry Realty) will play a critical role in identifying and evaluating Manhattan office investment opportunities across Midtown, Midtown South, and Downtown.

This role combines rigorous underwriting with active market coverage and relationship development.

Responsibilities

Market Coverage & Relationships

• Maintain active relationships with Manhattan office investment sales brokers


• Develop and strengthen lender relationships across banks, bridge lenders, and debt advisors


• Track market activity in real time and identify actionable opportunities


• Source both marketed and off-market investment opportunities


• Represent the firm professionally in broker meetings and industry events

Underwriting & Financial Analysis

• Build detailed financial models from scratch in Excel


• Underwrite multi-tenant office assets with lease rollover exposure


• Analyze:
  
  
  
  • Lease expiration schedules
  
  
  • Tenant credit quality
  
  
  • Renewal probability assumptions
  
  
  • Downtime and absorption timing
  
  
  • TI/LC exposure and future capital requirements
  
  
  
  

• Stress test exit cap rates, leasing velocity, and refinance risk


• Evaluate debt sizing and capital stack strategies

Transaction Execution

• Assist with LOI structuring and negotiation


• Coordinate legal, financial, and physical due diligence


• Interface directly with brokers, lenders, attorneys, and consultants


• Support transaction execution through closing

Investment Analysis & Communication

• Prepare concise investment memoranda


• Clearly articulate key risks and downside scenarios


• Present underwriting assumptions with discipline and clarity

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in:
  
  
  
  • Manhattan office investment sales
  
  
  • Office acquisitions
  
  
  • Real estate private equity with NYC office exposure
  
  
  
  


• Existing relationships with Manhattan office brokers


• Familiarity with active NYC office lenders and debt structures


• Direct experience underwriting Manhattan office assets


• Strong familiarity with Midtown, Midtown South, and Downtown submarkets


• Advanced Excel modeling skills (must build models independently)


• Experience participating in live transaction execution

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays


• Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Tax-free commuter benefits


• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $150k - $175k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.