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Asset Management, Associate

Vaco
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Mar 17, 2026
Asset Management, Associate We are recruiting on behalf of an Atlanta-based real estate investment firm focused on acquiring, managing, and optimizing a diversified portfolio of real estate assets. This asset management team combines disciplined investment strategy with data-driven analysis to identify opportunities and generate strong risk-adjusted returns. Seeking an analytically driven professional to support both asset-level management and broader portfolio investment strategy. Position Overview The Asset Management Associate will play an important role in evaluating asset performance, supporting investment decisions, and assisting with portfolio strategy. This position provides direct exposure to acquisitions, asset management, and investment analysis while working closely with senior members of the investment team and operational leaders to optimize asset performance. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyze the performance of individual assets and the broader real estate portfolio. Create advanced financial models in Excel to evaluate asset performance, forecast results, and perform scenario and sensitivity analysis. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting for internal leadership and investors, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial and operational data. Collaborate with internal teams including acquisitions, finance, accounting, property operations, and marketing to gather data and insights for investment analysis. Analyze the levers impacting business performance and work with operational leaders to optimize investment and pricing decisions. Responsible for market research to support investment decisions Support the development of asset-level business plans aimed at optimizing performance and increasing asset value. Support acquisition underwriting and due diligence processes, including financial analysis, valuation review, and risk assessment. Continuously improve financial models, reporting processes, and analytical tools used across the investment team. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field. 2-3 years of experience in real estate investment, asset management, acquisitions, portfolio management, or financial analysis. Advanced Excel proficiency with the ability to build complex financial models. Formal training (e.g., Wall Street Prep coursework or progress toward the CFA designation) is a plus. High business acumen combined with ability to work with large datasets and cull those down to actionable intelligence. Superior communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to varying audiences. Experience using modern data and AI tools to improve analysis and reporting efficiency is beneficial. Experience working with investment metrics such as IRR, asset-level returns, underwriting models, and portfolio performance analysis. Track record of job stability and career progression. Note - seeking Atlanta-based talent for this opportunity Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. 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Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.