Senior Acquisitions Associate (Retail Investments)

Position OverviewWe are seeking a Retail Acquisitions Associate / Senior Associate to support the sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, and execution of retail real estate investments across the United States. This individual will work directly with senior acquisitions leadership and ownership to evaluate shopping center opportunities, build detailed acquisition and financing models, conduct investment analysis, and support transactions from initial review through closing.The ideal candidate will possess strong retail real estate experience and advanced financial modeling capabilities, with the ability to independently analyze acquisitions, evaluate risk, and identify key value drivers. This role requires a high level of proficiency in Excel and ARGUS, a thorough understanding of retail lease economics and cash flow modeling, and the ability to translate complex information into actionable investment recommendations.This position offers significant exposure to ownership and a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in a growing retail investment platform actively deploying capital nationwide. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the acquisition process, including underwriting, market analysis, due diligence, financing, and transaction execution.This is a full-time position based in Cherry Creek in Denver, Colorado. The role is primarily in-office given the collaborative nature of acquisitions and transaction execution; however, flexibility for a hybrid schedule may be considered for an exceptional candidate with relevant experience.Please note: Prior experience in retail real estate acquisitions, investments, capital markets, brokerage, or asset management is required. Candidates without direct retail acquisitions or asset management experience will not be consideredKey ResponsibilitiesSource, evaluate, and underwrite prospective retail acquisitions including grocery-anchored shopping centers, power centers, neighborhood centers, and select value-add retail opportunitiesBuild and maintain detailed Excel and ARGUS cash flow models for acquisitions, financing, hold/sale analyses, and investment scenariosAnalyze rent rolls, lease economics, rollover schedules, tenant credit, recoveries, operating expenses, and capital requirementsConduct market and trade area analysis including demographics, traffic counts, competitive positioning, and leasing assumptionsLead and coordinate due diligence processes including review of leases, estoppels, operating statements, service contracts, REAs, title, survey, environmental reports, and physical inspectionsPrepare investment memorandums, acquisition summaries, financing packages, and presentation materials for internal and external stakeholdersCoordinate with brokers, legal counsel, lenders, consultants, and ownership throughout the transaction processSupport debt placement efforts and lender underwriting requestsTrack acquisition pipeline activity and assist with market coverage initiativesSupport transaction execution through closing and transition to asset managementQualifications3–7 years of commercial real estate experience with a focus on retail acquisitions, underwriting, asset management, or investment salesExperience underwriting multi-tenant retail assets is requiredPrior experience with retail investment sales, retail acquisitions, or retail asset management is strongly preferredAdvanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling requiredARGUS Enterprise experience requiredDemonstrated experience building and auditing complex acquisition models in Excel and ARGUS with minimal supervisionStrong understanding of retail lease structures, CAM recoveries, tenant credit analysis, and rollover riskAbility to independently evaluate acquisition opportunities and clearly communicate key investment risks and opportunitiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple active transactions simultaneouslyBachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field preferredAbout EdgemarkEdgemark is a privately held real estate investment firm focused on the acquisition, ownership, and operation of commercial real estate throughout the United States. The firm has investment experience across multiple property types, including retail, senior housing, and multifamily, with a current focus on expanding its retail portfolio. Edgemark combines institutional investment discipline with an entrepreneurial approach and is actively pursuing shopping center investments nationwide.Compensation & Benefits$100,000-$160,000 base salary, commensurate with experienceAttractive performance-based annual bonus opportunity tied to both individual and company performanceComprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plan participationDirect exposure to ownership and senior leadershipSignificant opportunity for growth within an active and expanding acquisition platformOpportunity to work on acquisitions across a diverse portfolio of shopping center investments nationwide