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Acquisition Analyst – Real Estate Acquisition
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Job Description
Acquisition Analyst | Korn Ferry
The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role with potential for hybrid work, located in Cincinnati, OH. Korn Ferry has been engaged by a Cincinnati-based company that is actively expanding its footprint and product lines. This company has a strong pipeline expected to grow its portfolio meaningfully in the near term. This unique opportunity allows an early career analyst to join a lean, high-growth environment with significant acquisition activity and directly impact the company’s expansion strategy and long-term development.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Cincinnati, OH
• Pay: $85000 yearly
• Team: Works closely with Senior Leadership
• Mission: Evaluate and execute acquisition opportunities to expand the company’s footprint and product lines.
• Tech Stack: Excel, AI, technology, data tools
What You’ll Actually Do
• Acquisitions Support: Support the sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and execution of real estate acquisitions.
• Financial Modeling: Build and analyze complex financial models, including equity waterfalls, cash flow projections, return analysis, and KPI metrics.
• Performance Evaluation: Evaluate property financials, rent rolls, operating performance, returns, and investment assumptions.
• Investment Presentations: Prepare investment recommendations and presentations for senior leadership and investors.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement AI and other tools or processes to improve financial visibility and efficiency.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. Entry-level to two years of professional experience.
• Experience: Open to new graduates up to two years of experience, with a strong interest in early career development within a high-growth environment.
• Skills: Strong Excel proficiency, a self-starter approach, critical thinking abilities, and an inquisitive mindset. Demonstrated interest and/or experience in leveraging technology, data tools, or AI to enhance financial analysis and efficiency.
