Analyst, Acquisitions

Core Spaces is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing, and managing student housing and build-to-rent sectors. The Analyst, Development Acquisitions will support the Development team in evaluating new opportunities and existing property acquisitions through market research, financial modeling, and transaction coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary market research in new and existing markets to help identify potential development and acquisition opportunities
• Compile data from internal and external sources to identify trends in student housing supply, demand, and rental performance
• Assist in preparing research summaries and presentation materials for internal teams, capital partners, and Investment Committee
• Support ongoing tracking of national market metrics and assist with monthly reporting on pipeline activity
• Support the evaluation of development opportunities in alignment with company investment criteria
• Assist with building and updating financial models and deal‑level assumptions under direction from senior team members
• Gather and summarize information related to zoning, rents, taxes, fees, and entitlement timelines for feasibility analysis
• Prepare initial deal summaries and materials contributing to Investment Committee / Program presentations
• Assist with coordinating due diligence activities for selected deals (maintaining trackers, organizing documents, and facilitating communication across internal teams)
• Prepare draft correspondence or forms required for municipalities and other stakeholders
• Help maintain organized deal files and documentation to support smooth transaction execution

Skills

• BA/BS degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Interest in real estate development and investments, with a willingness to learn from a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
• Ability to independently complete assigned tasks and identify when to ask questions
• Excel & Microsoft Office Suite experience
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a real estate investing, lending, or brokerage role
• Familiarity with real estate financial modeling (training can be provided)

Benefits

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
• Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance
• Competitive pay that values your contributions
• Incentives designed to reward your achievements
• Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
• Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
• Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
• Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
• Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
• An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
• Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

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