Analyst, Acquisitions

Job Title: Analyst, Acquisitions / Senior Analyst, Acquisitions

 

Location: Chicago, IL / Los Angeles, CA

Bridge Industrial is hiring two analyst roles, one will be located in Chicago, IL and the other in Los Angeles, CA.

 

Company Overview:

Bridge Industrial () is a privately-owned, vertically integrated real estate operating company and investment manager that focuses on the acquisition and development of Class A industrial real estate in the supply-constrained core industrial markets of Chicago, Miami, New Jersey/New York, Los Angeles/San Francisco, Seattle, and London. Since its inception in 2000, Bridge has successfully acquired and developed more than 67 million square feet of industrial buildings/projects valued at more than $12.1 billion.

Bridge Industrial is one of the most active core industrial developers in the top seven U.S. industrial markets and is expanding its value-add Strategy across the US. The firm is in the business of providing opportunistic, and value-add returns to its investors and partners. Bridge accomplishes this through identifying and executing industrial development and value-add acquisitions in the supply-constrained U.S. and U.K. core industrial markets. Its people embrace complexity and execute with creativity and certainty. The results of their expertise and efforts are exceptional investor returns on irreplaceable industrial assets. For more information, please visit .

 

Required Experience:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- 0 – 2 years of experience in real estate investment or real estate capital markets.

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Argus. Proficient in all other Microsoft Office products.

- Strong financial modeling, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

- General knowledge of the industrial real estate market. Preference will be applied to candidates with previous experience in this asset class.

 

Responsibilities:

- This role will report directly to the Director of Acquisitions in Bridge’s regions. Primary responsibilities will be underwriting, preparing investment committee materials, and coordinating acquisition closings.

- Work with Partner, Acquisitions to create fund-level analyses/underwriting and model templates to assist with acquisitions in all regions.

- Create and maintain complex models (Excel & Argus) to assist the underwriting process.

- Coordinate the due diligence process for all acquisition opportunities.

- Prepare investment memorandums for new acquisitions consisting of market research, financial analysis, and the presentation of investment opportunities.

- Coordinate internal/external compliance of all requirements for closing and funding transactions.

- Assist in the operations, leasing, and disposition of portfolio assists.

 

Personal Attributes:

- Strong analytical/quantitative skills

- Entrepreneurial, proactive, and self-motivated individual

- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment and have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks

- Collaborative, team-oriented individual with a strong sense of integrity, professionalism, and ability to assimilate into a strong team culture.

 

Compensation & Benefits

- Compensation package will be commensurate with the market and individual’s experience, including salary and bonus potential.

- High potential for upward mobility in a rapidly growing company.

- 401K plan with Employer match

- Generous health benefits package

- Paid sick, holiday, and vacation time

 

Other Details

- Aiming to fill the role immediately

- Ability to travel will be expected up to 20%

- Willingness to work >40-hour workweek depending on deal volume and transaction stage

- Upbeat and collaborative company culture

- The Chicago role will be located primarily out of Bridge’s Downtown office at 444 W Lake Street; however, the role will be expected to be in the Rosemont Office 1-2 times per week.
- The Los Angeles role will be located primarily out of Bridge's Los Angeles office at 11100 Santa Monica Blvd.

Bridge Industrial is an equal opportunity employer workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal or state or local law.