Real Estate Private Equity Associate
RetsusaWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted November 12, 2025
150000 - 150000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
RETS Associates, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, is a premier executive search firm dedicated to placing permanent and executive talent within the commercial real estate sector. The firm serves a diverse clientele—including REITs, developers, investors, pension fund advisors, private equity firms, family offices, corporate real estate departments, and homebuilders—across roles such as asset and property management, development, construction, acquisitions, and financial analysis. With an average of 400 searches each year, RETS is the most active real‑estate search firm on the West Coast, supported by offices in major markets such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Charlotte, and Dallas. Its deep industry expertise is bolstered by active participation in key professional associations (ICSC, NAIOP, ULI, BOMA, CREW, IREM), ensuring clients access a talent pipeline informed by the latest market trends. This combination of breadth, volume, and industry engagement positions RETS as a trusted partner for organizations seeking top‑tier real‑estate talent.
Job Description
RETS Associates is representing a prestigious Real Estate Private Equity firm seeking a talented Associate to join their commercial real estate Asset Management team in Washington, DC. The primary responsibilities of the role will be financial modeling and analysis of the investments made by the Fund.
Requirements
- Maintaining investment level Excel models to capture complex capital structure and waterfall calculations
- Creating sensitivity models for strategic initiatives and provide concise results
- Participating in operational, development and leasing calls to drive the strategy of the investment
- Updating quarterly investor communications and reporting
- Managing ownership documentation including debt and venture agreements to ensure compliance and covenants and terms
- Calculating quarterly asset and equity valuations and preparing documentation
- Assisting the investment team with transactions related activities such as exits/dispositions, major lease analysis and recapitalizations
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Potential for bonuses