CBRE Investment Management · 1 month ago
Residential Senior Analyst, Asset Management and Acquisitions- CBRE Investment Management
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expCBRE Investment Management is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. The Senior Analyst will support asset management and acquisitions for stabilized Class A properties, engaging in financial modeling, operational analysis, and strategic execution to maximize NOI and optimize investment strategies.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Underwrite stabilized, value ‑ add, lease ‑ up, and development opportunities from a debt and equity perspective using detailed financial models with sensitivities around absorption, rent premiums, renovation scopes, operating expense benchmarks, and capital structure (construction debt, bridge, perm)
Conduct market and submarket analysis: supply pipeline, absorption, concessions, rent comps, sales comps, demographics and employment drivers, transportation access, and regulatory factors
Support due diligence, including:
Rent roll and lease file review, delinquency, bad debt, collections
Operating statements; utility/contract audits and vendor benchmarking
Unit walks and physical inspections; Capital expenditures, deferred maintenance, turns outs and retention
Party reports; PCA, environmental, survey/title, zoning/entitlements
Assist legal teams in due diligence efforts and contract negotiations
Develop specialized knowledge of geographic regions and residential subsectors
Assist in coordination of transaction execution from LOI through close including diligence trackers, data rooms, IC memo drafting, due diligence memos and closing deliverables
Build and maintain asset ‑ and portfolio ‑ level financial models including rent rolls, lease trade ‑ outs, outs, renewals, concessions, staffing, operating expense benchmarks, capital expenditure plans, refinancings and hold/sell scenarios
Monitor operating performance relative to underwriting; identify variances and recommend corrective actions (pricing, marketing mix, staffing, vendor optimization, expense controls)
Lead/coordinate quarterly reporting: KPI dashboards, valuations, business plan progress, risk assessments, and commentary for stakeholders and investors
Maintain a thorough understanding of all factors affecting markets and submarkets associated with assets in the portfolio, including rental rates and cap rates of comparable properties
Partner with property managers and JV sponsors to optimize leasing, revenue management (e.g., AIRM), marketing ROI (e.g., ILS, paid search/social, signage, referrals, reputation management), resident retention programs, renewal offers, and customer experience
Track renovation performance: cost per unit, premium realization, downtime, make ‑ ready standards, and absorption impact
Support annual budgets and reforecasts; refine assumptions around rent growth, concessions, staffing, R&M, turn costs, and capital
Prepare materials for Investment Committee, fund reporting, and investor communications
Assist in valuation processes and third ‑ party appraisal reviews
Support lender requests for operating data in coordination with Accounting team
Qualification
Required
2–5 years relevant experience in multifamily private equity, institutional asset management, development, or real estate investment banking
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex cash-flow modeling and scenario analysis
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values
Strong command of multifamily fundamentals
Excellent communication skills and ability to synthesize detail into clear actionable recommendations
Ability to work within a highly dynamic, fast-paced team and manage priorities
Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, analytical rigor, and capacity to manage multiple transactions and assets concurrently
Resourceful, inquisitive, entrepreneurial mindset with proactive attitude
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Bachelors degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, or related field
Benefits
Discretionary bonus based on CBRE IM’s applicable benefit program
Company
CBRE Investment Management
Operating across every dimension of real assets investments, we see more so you can achieve more.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert McManus
Chief Technology Officer | Listed Real Assets
Ian Zieger
Global CFO
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