Early Learning Ventures

Director of Real Estate Acquisitions

Early Learning Ventures

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Englewood • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Source and originate investment opportunities across the U.S. in multifamily, distressed assets, industrial, and land for both attainable & industrial development, leveraging market knowledge, broker networks, lender relationships, and off market channels.
  • Lead the full acquisition lifecycle, including deal sourcing, initial screening, financial modeling, underwriting, due diligence, deal structure, negotiation, and closing.
  • Develop and maintain high-performing industry relationships, including lenders, brokers, owners, receivers, attorneys, and special services to identify and access high-quality and early-stage opportunities.
  • Refine and manage investment strategies for target markets and asset classes; provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Conduct market analyses, evaluate demographic and economic trends, and assess supply/demand fundamentals to support investment decisions.
  • Oversee and coordinate due diligence efforts, including third-party reports, entitlement reviews, environmental and construction assessments, and financial audits.
  • Prepare and present detailed investment memoranda to the executive team and investment committee.
  • Collaborate cross functionally with finance, asset management, legal, and construction & development teams to ensure efficient deal execution and seamless handoff post-closing.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and support value enhancement strategies as needed.

Requirements

  • 7 - 10 years of experience in real estate acquisitions with a strong focus on multifamily, distressed assets, industrial properties, and/or land development.
  • Proven track record of sourcing, underwriting, negotiating, and closing complex real estate transactions.
  • Deep understanding of capital markets, financial structures, debt underwriting, and partnerships/JV structures.
  • Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, pro forma analysis, and investment return metrics (IRR, equity multiple, sensitivity modeling, scenario analysis).
  • Strong network of industry relationships, with demonstrated ability to generate deal flow through established broker, lender, and owner connections.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to lead multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, speed, and strategic discipline.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree strongly preferred.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • STD
  • LTD
  • 401K
  • 401K match
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Holiday Pay
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Personal Day
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingunderwritingdue diligencenegotiationcapital marketsvaluationpro forma analysisinvestment return metricssensitivity modelingscenario analysis
Soft Skills
negotiationcommunicationpresentationleadershipstrategic disciplinerelationship managementorganizational skillsaccuracyspeedcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA