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Asset Management Associate

Vaco
$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, South Carolina, Charleston
Jun 05, 2025
Position:Asset Management Associate Location:Charleston, SC (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days on-site per week, with potential for more during close weeks or project deadlines) Highlights: Collaborative and fast-paced environment in a rapidly expanding organization. High visibility with leadership teams to support growth initiatives. Opportunity to build and maintain advanced financial models and work autonomously. Direct involvement and ownership of CapExfunctions and development projects. Job Description: The Asset Management Associate will play a key role in providing analytical, research, and managerial support for a diverse portfolio of real estate assets. This role collaborates cross-functionally with teams in investments, development, finance, accounting, and operations to implement initiatives that maximize asset value, optimize performance, and support sustainable growth. Responsibilities: Contribute to strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects. Perform site visits and support execution of asset management initiatives. Engage with investment partners, lenders, brokers, and contractors. Support business plan development, annual budgeting, and asset valuation. Prepare investor presentations and stakeholder reports. Conduct detailed financial modeling and performance analysis using DCF, IRR, equity multiples, etc. Perform market research to benchmark asset performance. Lead bi-weekly asset review meetings with operations. Track and report on construction and development budgets. Coordinate CapEx projects and performance improvement initiatives. Analyze business unit and capital investment performance. Lead CapEx analysis and investment underwriting across the portfolio. Key Competencies: Attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting. Strong communication skills for presenting insights and collaborating across teams. Problem-solving ability to assess challenges and implement strategies. Financial acumen in modeling and evaluating investment returns. Analytical thinking to synthesize data and deliver actionable insights. Qualifications: 2-6 years of asset management or finance experience, preferably in real estate or multi-unit environments. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. Proficiency in financial modeling, market analysis, and asset performance evaluation. Knowledge of Yardi and Excel preferred. Experience with CapEx and development projects strongly preferred. Multi-family experience is a plus. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. 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. 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. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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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.