Nautilus | Real Estate Investments
Acquisition Associate
Nautilus | Real Estate Investments, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
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Company Overview Nautilus is a private real estate investment firm focused exclusively on acquiring and operating high-quality multifamily assets in the Midwest. Nautilus seeks to identify $10-$60M+, light value-add to core+ acquisitions in primary and secondary markets. Nautilus also selectively considers joint-venture acquisitions with private equity and institutional partners for larger opportunities.
Position Summary The Acquisitions Associate will play an integral role in the evaluation, execution, and ongoing oversight of Nautilus’ investments. This position is primarily focused on acquisitions, including sourcing, underwriting, and transaction execution, with secondary responsibility supporting asset management and portfolio-level initiatives. This role requires a high level of analytical rigor, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a lean investment environment. The Acquisitions Associate will work closely with senior investment professionals and contribute meaningfully to investment decisions and portfolio strategy.
Core Responsibilities Acquisitions & Transaction Execution
Perform detailed financial analysis and underwriting of prospective multifamily acquisitions, including cash flow modeling, return analysis, and sensitivity scenarios.
Develop and maintain institutional-quality financial models to evaluate acquisitions, recapitalizations, and disposition scenarios.
Conduct comprehensive market research, including analysis of local economic drivers, supply and demand fundamentals, rental comparables, and operating metrics.
Prepare investment committee memoranda, underwriting summaries, and supporting materials for internal review and approval.
Support transaction execution, including coordination of due diligence efforts, review of third-party reports, and assistance through closing.
Engage with brokers, ownership groups, lenders, and other counterparties throughout the transaction process.
Support asset management activities by analyzing operating performance relative to underwriting and business plans.
Assist in the development and ongoing refinement of property-level business plans, budgets, and capital expenditure programs.
Evaluate refinancing, hold-sell, and recapitalization scenarios for existing assets.
Monitor portfolio-level performance metrics and contribute to asset review processes.
Assist senior investment professionals with portfolio-level analysis, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
Support preparation of investor-facing materials and internal reporting, as required.
Contribute to the continued development and enhancement of underwriting standards, models, and internal processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
2-5 years of relevant experience in real estate acquisitions or asset management. Multifamily experience heavily preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Excel; demonstrated ability to build and audit complex models independently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior team members and investors.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
What We Offer
Base salary and performance-based bonus, plus the ability to participate in fee revenue sharing.
Direct exposure to senior decision-makers, the investment committee process, and external investors.
Meaningful responsibility across acquisitions and asset management.
Opportunity to grow with a nimble, relationship-driven investment platform.
Collaborative team culture with high standards and a long-term orientation.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to routinely use standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, copiers, and related devices.
Ability to remain seated for extended periods and work at a computer for up to eight hours.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds.
Open office workstation environment; Quiet-to-moderate noise levels
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a “reasonable accommodation” will be made for an individual with a known physical or mental limitation unless it would require an action of significant difficulty causing undue hardship.
This description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.
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Company Overview Nautilus is a private real estate investment firm focused exclusively on acquiring and operating high-quality multifamily assets in the Midwest. Nautilus seeks to identify $10-$60M+, light value-add to core+ acquisitions in primary and secondary markets. Nautilus also selectively considers joint-venture acquisitions with private equity and institutional partners for larger opportunities.
Position Summary The Acquisitions Associate will play an integral role in the evaluation, execution, and ongoing oversight of Nautilus’ investments. This position is primarily focused on acquisitions, including sourcing, underwriting, and transaction execution, with secondary responsibility supporting asset management and portfolio-level initiatives. This role requires a high level of analytical rigor, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a lean investment environment. The Acquisitions Associate will work closely with senior investment professionals and contribute meaningfully to investment decisions and portfolio strategy.
Core Responsibilities Acquisitions & Transaction Execution
Perform detailed financial analysis and underwriting of prospective multifamily acquisitions, including cash flow modeling, return analysis, and sensitivity scenarios.
Develop and maintain institutional-quality financial models to evaluate acquisitions, recapitalizations, and disposition scenarios.
Conduct comprehensive market research, including analysis of local economic drivers, supply and demand fundamentals, rental comparables, and operating metrics.
Prepare investment committee memoranda, underwriting summaries, and supporting materials for internal review and approval.
Support transaction execution, including coordination of due diligence efforts, review of third-party reports, and assistance through closing.
Engage with brokers, ownership groups, lenders, and other counterparties throughout the transaction process.
Support asset management activities by analyzing operating performance relative to underwriting and business plans.
Assist in the development and ongoing refinement of property-level business plans, budgets, and capital expenditure programs.
Evaluate refinancing, hold-sell, and recapitalization scenarios for existing assets.
Monitor portfolio-level performance metrics and contribute to asset review processes.
Assist senior investment professionals with portfolio-level analysis, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
Support preparation of investor-facing materials and internal reporting, as required.
Contribute to the continued development and enhancement of underwriting standards, models, and internal processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
2-5 years of relevant experience in real estate acquisitions or asset management. Multifamily experience heavily preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Excel; demonstrated ability to build and audit complex models independently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior team members and investors.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
What We Offer
Base salary and performance-based bonus, plus the ability to participate in fee revenue sharing.
Direct exposure to senior decision-makers, the investment committee process, and external investors.
Meaningful responsibility across acquisitions and asset management.
Opportunity to grow with a nimble, relationship-driven investment platform.
Collaborative team culture with high standards and a long-term orientation.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to routinely use standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, copiers, and related devices.
Ability to remain seated for extended periods and work at a computer for up to eight hours.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds.
Open office workstation environment; Quiet-to-moderate noise levels
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a “reasonable accommodation” will be made for an individual with a known physical or mental limitation unless it would require an action of significant difficulty causing undue hardship.
This description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.
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