Belay Investment Group, LLC · 2 months ago
Real Estate Investment Associate (Los Angeles or NYC)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expBelay Investment Group, LLC is an established investment management firm specializing in real estate private equity. The Investment Associate will work closely with the investment team to perform financial analysis and transaction support for real estate acquisitions and asset management, while also assisting in due diligence and market research.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Investment Team members to evaluate and analyze existing and potential investments or owned properties, including market analysis, economic and demographic trends, absorption rates, market competition, and financial modeling analysis (Argus and Excel)
Assist in completing due diligence and underwriting of potential joint venture partners, both qualitatively (management team, strategy viability, execution capabilities, etc.) and quantitatively (track record analysis, projected returns breakdown, sensitivity scenarios, etc.)
Create and collaborate on documents for internal Investment Committee meetings and participate in Investment Committee meetings
Work with operating partners and Investment Team members to execute and track asset management responsibilities
Review, outline, and extract key information from real estate operator pitch books and PPMs, property asset management reports, quarterly and annual financial reports, and cash flow templates
Contribute to the cultivation of Belay’s firmwide investment strategy and relative value assessments
Work with team members to complete research, analysis, and presentation for bi-annual, top-down investment thesis discussions
Memorialize interactions with operators and clients in Salesforce
Work closely with Investment Team members and Managing Principals on multiple tasks simultaneously
Assist with the preparation of client materials as needed
Assist in capital formation efforts, including the creation and refinement of investor outreach materials, DDQs, and other items
Assist in Responsible Investment and Diversity initiatives and projects, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, STEM, or other similar fields of study
3-5 years of relevant experience at an investment management firm, investment bank, consulting firm, real estate operating company, or leading real estate brokerage
Ability to identify problems, to collect data, to establish facts, and to draw valid conclusions
Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of information, including information in technical and/or mathematical form, and analyze multiple abstract and concrete variables
Ability to independently interface with real estate professionals, such as brokers, lenders, leasing, property management, and other service providers
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Significant financial modeling and cash flow analysis experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex quantitative and qualitative information
Strong understanding of real estate fundamentals and return drivers
Versatile and adept at responding to changing tasks and situations
High-level organizational skills needed to manage multiple projects simultaneously and appropriately prioritize tasks to completion within agreed deadlines
Ability to consistently produce high-quality, detail-oriented work under tight time frames
A mindset to view every action and decision in terms of client impact and to understand and anticipate client needs
Phenomenal work ethic, strong time-management skills, and a high degree of detail orientation
A resourceful self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment and take initiative and accountability for their work product
High level of integrity and ethical standards
Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, including junior employees
Proficiency at Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Argus
Preferred
Experience with or interest to learn Costar and Salesforce
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
401k
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick-time off
Company
Belay Investment Group, LLC
Belay Investment Group, LLC is an institutional real estate investment management firm that is at the forefront of providing scalable access to small-scale real estate.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Eliza Bailey
Managing Principal, CEO & CIO
Amy Ko
Co-Founder & COO
Recent News
2025-12-09
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