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.