MRB Enterprises is a family office that oversees investments on behalf of a prominent family that has been active in the Bay Area real estate market for the past 100 years.
We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented associate to join our real estate investment and asset management team. The associate will work in a team environment to analyze and manage a substantial existing portfolio of office, industrial, and retail assets, as well as screen, underwrite, and close new commercial and multifamily investment opportunities.
The ideal candidate must be able to work directly with senior management in a collaborative, congenial, and, at times, fast-paced environment where maturity, reliability, accuracy, critical thinking, and a strong analytical mindset are paramount. The associate must also maintain absolute discretion in handling sensitive company information.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain comprehensive cash flow, valuation, portfolio roll-up models, and other analytical tools (utilizing Argus Enterprise and Excel, as appropriate) to: (a) support investment and asset management decisions for the existing portfolio; and (b) evaluate prospective investments including redevelopment projects.
Gather and analyze market data and trends to assess market risk. Stay updated on Bay Area and other target market dynamics.
Collaborate with the investment team with identifying, screening, underwriting (market and financial), performing due diligence, and closing new commercial and multifamily investment opportunities across the capital stack.
Support the asset management team with (a) monitoring the performance of existing assets; (b) evaluating property-level operating strategies, lease proposals, and capital improvement projects; and (c) the annual budgeting, reforecasting, and quarterly valuation processes.
Prepare asset and portfolio recommendations (analyses, memorandums, presentations, etc.) for senior management, investment committee, and the board of directors.
Complete ad hoc requests, special projects, and additional responsibilities as assigned.
Contribute to a flexible, dynamic, and team-oriented working culture that fosters continuous improvement and personal development.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required with a major in accounting, economics, finance, real estate, or related field preferred.
Minimum three to five years of experience in a real estate analyst role at an investment firm, developer, investment sales broker, or other investment/financial institution. Specific experience with office, industrial, and multifamily asset classes a plus.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as demonstrated knowledge of fundamental concepts used in real estate capital markets including real estate debt and equity structures and metrics.
Significant financial modeling experience with advanced knowledge of Excel and Argus Enterprise.
Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in PowerPoint required.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple, concurrent work streams.
Must be able to work on site consistently during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. This position is not eligible for remote work.
Occasional travel in connection with asset management of the existing portfolio and evaluation of new opportunities.