Senior Acquisitions Associate

Connect Search, LLC
Chicago, IL

About the Role

The Senior Acquisitions Associate will provide strategic and analytical support to the Acquisitions team, with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing and highly visible business unit within a successful PE platform.


Key Responsibilities

  • Source and screen prospective acquisition markets and assets based on firm investment criteria
  • Develop financial models and perform detailed analysis of acquisition targets, including historical financial statement analysis and cash flow projections
  • Prepare comprehensive investment memoranda for the investment committee
  • Support due diligence, closing processes, and ongoing asset management activities including repositioning, refinancing, and disposition
  • Perform market research and participate in investor correspondence


Qualifications

  • BS in real estate, finance, or accounting
  • Relevant experience as a financial analyst at a real estate investment firm, investment bank, or similar environment
  • Strong financial modeling and Excel skills
  • Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment


Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation including performance bonus, annual increases, and equity participation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with match, disability insurance, and a formal mentorship program.

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