Acquisitions Analyst

Description

Horizon Realty Advisors is a fast-growing real estate investment and management company headquartered in Seattle. Since our founding in 2001, our values have guided our success across every facet of the business. Today, we manage a diverse portfolio of conventional multifamily and student housing communities in 15 states.

From our groundbreaking Pledge of Excellence to numerous employee-led initiatives, Horizon has a long-standing commitment to putting people first. 

We are a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We recruit and retain the industry's top talent, develop leaders, and encourage innovation in the workplace. We deliver market-leading results through our Pledge of Excellence. We care, we serve, we are a GREAT place to work.

Classification: Full-Time

Compensation Structure: $70,000 - $85,000 annually + eligible for discretionary bonus and transaction commissions 

Schedule: Monday - Friday,  9 AM to 5 PM 

What We Offer

No matter where you are in your career, Horizon supports you with benefit programs and resources to help you thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage options.
• Financial Well-Being: Company-paid basic life insurance, long-term disability, and 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Unlimited paid time off and sick time, 10 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and volunteer hours.
• Growth & Perks: Ongoing training, professional development, employee discounts, rewards and recognition program, and more. 

Requirements

What You’ll Do

The Acquisitions Analyst supports and drives the identification, evaluation, and execution of real estate acquisitions. This position plays a critical role in the financial analysis, underwriting, and due diligence of prospective investments in properties across multifamily, student housing, and mixed-use asset classes. The Analyst will also support select fund/capital formation and asset management initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Build, maintain, and stress-test comprehensive Excel models to support acquisitions, recapitalizations, and capital formation projects.
• Assess proformas, rent rolls, operating budgets, comparable rents, and sales data to inform underwriting assumptions.
• Conduct in-depth market research including demographics, employment trends, rent growth, supply pipeline, and submarket performance.
• Coordinate due diligence across legal, financial, environmental, and physical inspections.
• Draft investment memoranda, LOIs, presentations summarizing strategy, valuation, returns, and risks.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, or related field required
• Entry-level (0-3) years of experience 
• Experience in multifamily and or student housing preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and real estate analysis software is essential
• Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in applying emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence 

Why Horizon

At Horizon, we don't just fill positions, we develop careers. Our commitment to training, mentorship, and internal promotion means that your role is just the beginning. We're invested in helping you reach your full potential.

Whether you’re exploring this role or discovering other opportunities across our organization, we’re always looking for passionate individuals who want to learn, contribute, and build a long-term career with us. Explore Job Opportunities at Horizon!

EEO Statement 

Horizon Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.