Associate, Investments

About Catalyst

Catalyst is a seasoned real estate investment manager with a proven 50-year legacy and deep operational expertise in the shallow bay industrial market. Recently, the firm aligned with a notable real estate private equity partner, entering a robust phase of expansion. While headquartered in the Bay Area, Catalyst’s senior staff are also present in markets such as New York.

Opportunity Overview

This role offers the chance to be part of a compact, efficient team, working closely with top leadership on acquisitions and platform building. The Associate will engage comprehensively across acquisition and asset management functions: from underwriting and due diligence to negotiation, documentation, financing, and executing transactions. Core company values emphasize curiosity, strong relationship cultivation, and mentorship.

Key Duties

• Develop detailed financial models for properties and portfolios leveraging Excel and AI technologies; proficiency in Argus is required.
• Underwrite acquisition deals utilizing various metrics and market data such as sales and lease comparables to refine assumptions and formulate business plans.
• Lead due diligence processes throughout the transaction lifecycle by collaborating with legal, environmental, title, and consultants and managing tracking systems and data rooms.
• Analyze purchase and sale agreements, leases, and operational documents to detect potential risks and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support leadership in transaction structuring and coordination with lenders, attorneys, title firms, and brokers until closing.
• Prepare comprehensive investment memorandum and presentation materials for management and strategic partners.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date deal pipeline databases.
• Contribute to asset management, disposition, and recapitalization efforts.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity in target regions.
• Assist with business development including representing Catalyst at industry events, supporting investor communications, conducting property tours, and nurturing capital partner relationships.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses 3 to 7 years of experience within real estate or finance sectors.
• Holds a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Exhibits expert-level skills in Excel and AI tools, with comfort using Argus software.
• Demonstrates strong abilities in written, visual, and verbal communication.
• Shows entrepreneurial spirit, accountability, resourcefulness, curiosity, excellent organization, motivation, self-awareness, collaboration, and relationship-building aptitude.
• Thrives working both independently and under deadlines, maintains coordination with deal teams, applies sound judgment, and possesses high emotional intelligence.
• Values and uses AI and emerging technologies to enhance analytical capabilities and streamline processes; experience with prompt engineering and linking Excel with AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude is essential.
• Availability for travel as required.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation package is competitive and includes a base salary plus performance-related incentives. The base salary varies based on location, experience, and qualifications. Catalyst also provides healthcare options, a 401(k) retirement plan, and generous paid time off. The company may update these offerings as permitted by law.