Job Description

MHW Search has partnered with a Multifamily/Industrial Investment firm in Dallas that has over $1bn in AUM. We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Associate with 1–3 years of experience and a strong background in industrial acquisitions, underwriting, and financial modeling. This individual will play a key role within a lean, fast-moving investment team and will support the full investment life cycle - from sourcing support and underwriting through due diligence, execution, and asset-level analysis.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable balancing multiple workstreams while working closely with senior leadership across acquisitions, development, capital markets, and asset management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acquisitions & Underwriting

• Underwrite industrial acquisition and development opportunities using Argus and Excel-based models.
• Conduct rent, sales, and market comps across targeted industrial submarkets.
• Run sensitivity analyses and prepare return metrics for investment scenarios.
• Support investment memos and underwriting packages for internal and investment committee review.

Market Research & Strategy

• Track industrial market trends, supply/demand dynamics, tenant movement, and capital markets activity.
• Maintain pipelines, broker/owner databases, and market intelligence.
• Assist in identifying new industrial markets and investment strategies.

Due Diligence & Transaction Execution

• Participate in due diligence processes for acquisitions and developments.
• Coordinate third-party reports (environmental, engineering, appraisal) and support legal documentation review.
• Assist in closing processes and cross-functional deal execution.

Portfolio & Asset Support

• Support asset management initiatives, including model updates and business plan reviews.
• Analyze leasing economics, tenant credit, and operating performance.
• Assist in preparing reporting and asset summaries.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1–3 years of experience in real estate investments, acquisitions, asset management, or capital markets.
• Industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Argus proficiency required (Enterprise or DCF).
• Advanced Excel modeling and financial analysis skills.
• Experience supporting investment committee processes or preparing IC materials.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field.

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