Associate, Acquisitions
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
4-6 years
Compensation
$150K - $175K per year
Posted
15h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing is seeking an experienced Associate to join the West Coast Acquisitions team in Los Angeles, CA. This in-office position involves leading financial analysis, managing due diligence, coordinating market research, and interfacing with various partners to support investment activities across diverse real estate strategies.
This is an in-office position in Los Angeles, CA.
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing is seeking a full-time experienced Associate to join the West Coast Acquisitions team to support a broad range of investment activities. The Associate will play a key role in underwriting, execution, and market analysis across the various core/core-plus, net lease and opportunistic strategies and vehicles managed by MSREI. Responsibilities will include:
Leading financial analysis and preparing presentation materials for potential investment opportunities
Managing the due diligence process through deal execution and closing
Coordinating and synthesizing market research and third-party diligence
Interfacing directly with investment sales brokers, joint venture / operating partners, and developers
Supporting and executing business development initiatives
Conducting detailed research and analysis on markets, sectors, and investment strategies
Mentoring junior team members and contributing to team workflow management
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record
4–6 years of relevant work experience in real estate investing, lending, development, brokerage, or investment banking (including leveraged finance or sponsors coverage)
Advanced real estate financial modeling skills; experience with Argus DCF or Enterprise strongly preferred
Strong analytical, quantitative, and technical capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and take ownership of projects
Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative team player
Updated 15h ago
Candidate fit
Skills and qualifications
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Experience
4-6 years
How this role is positioned
Role classification
Job domains
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Employment
Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
Global hiring
Location specific
Offer details
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
$150K - $175K per year
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Company snapshot
Company
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing
Team size
Growing team
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is a global asset management business with $1.9 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2026. With more than 1,300 investment professionals worldwide, MSIM provides long-term investment solutions to governments, institutions, corporations, and individual investors. Its real estate arm, Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), is one of the world's leading private real estate investment managers, overseeing $58 billion in gross real estate assets. Operating through 17 offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, MSREI invests in value-add, opportunistic, net lease, and core real estate strategies, combining global expertise with local market knowledge to deliver long-term value for clients.
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Associate, Acquisitions
Los Angeles, California, United States • Full Time