High Country: Private Equity Search · 19 hours ago
Investment Associate
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expHigh Country is a premier, West Coast-focused Real Estate Private Equity firm specializing in opportunistic debt and equity transactions. The firm is seeking an Associate to join its Investments Group in Los Angeles, offering exceptional exposure to work directly with the acquisitions team on underwriting, asset management, and investor relations.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Alex Comsia
Responsibilities
Deal Analysis: Work directly with senior leadership to evaluate and underwrite opportunistic real estate acquisitions, JV investments, subordinate debt, and note acquisitions
Financial Modeling: Build and manipulate complex models to compute investment return metrics (ROC, IRR, Equity Multiples)
Technical Proficiency: Utilize Argus and Excel to incorporate lease mechanics, operating expenses, tenant reimbursements, and capital expenditures into valuation models
Investment Memos: Prepare comprehensive investment memorandums and presentation materials for the investment committee and prospective capital partners
On-Site Analysis: Travel with the acquisitions team to conduct on-site due diligence across the target geography
Vendor Coordination: Manage engagement with external parties, including investment sales brokers, leasing agents, lenders, property managers, tax advisors, and attorneys
Document Review: Facilitate the abstraction of leases, evaluation of operating expenses, and the organization of due diligence materials for lenders and equity investors
Performance Tracking: Analyze financial performance of portfolio assets, comparing actual results to pro forma, and updating financial models
Business Plan Execution: Monitor leasing updates, capital improvements, and development plans; prepare valuation analyses for existing assets
Investor Reporting: Support fundraising efforts and create content for quarterly investor presentations and economic research reports
Research general market conditions (vacancies, absorption, rents, new construction) to inform acquisition and portfolio strategy
Evaluate competitive sets, sales/lease comps, and economic drivers in target MSAs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field
2–4 years of experience at a top investment bank, management consulting firm, or real estate private equity firm
Candidates must have prior transaction experience
High proficiency in Real Estate Cash Flow Modeling (Excel)
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
Inquisitive, self-motivated personality with high integrity
Passion for investing and a desire to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment
Preferred
Argus is preferred
Company
High Country: Private Equity Search
High Country's Private Equity search team specializes in finding high-performing talent for private equity firms, real estate investment firms, asset managers, and family offices.
Founded in 2013Denver, Colorado, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase