Associate, Acquisitions - BKM Capital Partners

BKM Capital Partners is a growing firm, and we are looking for hardworking professionals that want to grow with us. Located in our Newport Beach, California office, the Acquisitions Associate will play an integral role by supporting the acquisitions team in all aspects of the investment transaction process including deal sourcing, market analysis, financial analysis, due diligence, and internal investment reviews.

This position is 100% in-office due to the collaborative nature of this role with various stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis: Perform financial analysis and underwriting for potential acquisition opportunities by utilizing Excel and Argus Enterprise. Prepare cash flow models that assist in the valuation process.
• Transaction Execution: Assist with preparation of investment committee memoranda for recommended acquisition and disposition opportunities. Draft LOIs and assist in the due diligence/closing process by abstracting leases, reviewing estoppels, etc.
• Market Analysis: Perform market research by utilizing CoStar and internal resources to create competitive sets and sale comp sets that will be utilized during the acquisition process to fine tune underwriting assumptions. Maintain thorough market awareness in targeted markets through direct research and reviewing third party research.
• Pipeline Management: Track potential acquisition opportunities by ensuring that BKM’s proprietary software called BKMIntel is updated with deals currently being evaluated. Prepare for the weekly pipeline meetings and present opportunities to the acquisition team.
• Ad-Hoc Tasks: Serve as a resource for other BKM departments. Help answer questions relating to prior acquisitions and assets in the disposition pipeline. 
• Investor Relations Resource: Send weekly pipelines to Investor Relations. Perform ad hoc investor request and due diligence questionnaires. Involved in co-investor solicitation and due diligence.  
• BKMIntel: Ensure BKMIntel is updated with latest sale comps and perform a quarterly competitive set update. Work alongside the acquisition team to finalize the format/design for BKMIntel.
• Network and collect information from the market including sourcing from national and local brokers on a weekly basis

The Qualifiers

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, or other business discipline.
• 4+ years in analytical role within the commercial real estate field. Experience in the industrial sector a plus.
• Strong Excel & Argus Enterprise capabilities (building and proofing financial models)
• Experience with real estate analysis tools including CoStar
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail
• Ability to travel (5-10%) within the western region

Benefits:

• Direct exposure to a fast growing, successful entrepreneurial culture
• Lean team environment provides opportunity to work directly on live deals and learn all phases of the investment life cycle with a focus on the acquisitions team
• Exposure to other departments in a fast-paced real estate fund manager and operator including acquisitions, property management, asset management, finance, and marketing 
• Insight into the real estate industry and analyzing multiple investment strategies in major markets west of, and including, Denver and Texas

The Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Pet, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off + Holiday Pay
• 401k Plan + Company Match
• Professional Development Resources 
• Fun Work Culture & Environment