Director of Acquisitions Jobs
Director of Acquisitions jobs are open across real estate, private equity, corporate development, and financial services, from mid-level manager to VP and C-suite, with specializations in M&A, land acquisition, and portfolio expansion. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Analyst/Associate, Acquisition & Development
About SteelWave
SteelWave is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager, owner, and operator with an extensive commercial portfolio across the western U.S. (including Northern and Southern California, Denver, Seattle, and Austin). Since 1973, SteelWave has acquired and developed over $11 billion in commercial real estate.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Analyst or Associate to join our Acquisitions & Development team in either San Francisco or Marina del Rey office. Working under limited supervision, you will support transaction underwriting, financial modeling, market research, reporting, and asset management functions. You will also interact regularly with JV partners, lenders, investment brokers, senior leadership, and investors.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Modeling & Underwriting: Perform preliminary underwriting, asset valuation, and sensitivity analysis across a range of financial assumptions. Maintain and update complex Excel and ARGUS models.
- Forecasting & Reporting: Prepare quarterly business plans, monthly/quarterly variance analyses, capital trackers, and rolling financial forecasts based on historical and projected data.
- Budgeting & Financial Controls: Coordinate departmental budget processes, maintain financial controls/procedures, and enhance FP&A processes.
- Market Research & Asset Marketing: Gather and analyze financial market data. Support asset-level marketing initiatives (branding, brochures, collateral, and websites) and actively interact with the brokerage community.
- Stakeholder Interaction: Interface professionally with internal departments, joint venture partners, lenders, consultants, and potential investors. Provide ad-hoc analytical support and research as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
- Experience: 2-5 years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, analysis, or asset management.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel modeling and ARGUS Enterprise. Experience leveraging AI tools to draft, summarize, and analyze data efficiently and accurately is highly valued.
- Communication & Professionalism: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to interface effectively with senior executives and external partners.
- Work Ethic: High degree of self-motivation, exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage competing deadlines.
Work Environment
Office-based role with up to 15% travel. Primarily computer work, with extended hours during peak transaction cycles. Individual contributor role with potentially minimal supervisory responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note to recruiters and placement agencies, please don’t contact this job poster. Eligible candidates, please apply to this job posting directly.
Analyst/Associate, Acquisition & Development
About SteelWave
SteelWave is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager, owner, and operator with an extensive commercial portfolio across the western U.S. (including Northern and Southern California, Denver, Seattle, and Austin). Since 1973, SteelWave has acquired and developed over $11 billion in commercial real estate.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Analyst or Associate to join our Acquisitions & Development team in either San Francisco or Marina del Rey office. Working under limited supervision, you will support transaction underwriting, financial modeling, market research, reporting, and asset management functions. You will also interact regularly with JV partners, lenders, investment brokers, senior leadership, and investors.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Modeling & Underwriting: Perform preliminary underwriting, asset valuation, and sensitivity analysis across a range of financial assumptions. Maintain and update complex Excel and ARGUS models.
- Forecasting & Reporting: Prepare quarterly business plans, monthly/quarterly variance analyses, capital trackers, and rolling financial forecasts based on historical and projected data.
- Budgeting & Financial Controls: Coordinate departmental budget processes, maintain financial controls/procedures, and enhance FP&A processes.
- Market Research & Asset Marketing: Gather and analyze financial market data. Support asset-level marketing initiatives (branding, brochures, collateral, and websites) and actively interact with the brokerage community.
- Stakeholder Interaction: Interface professionally with internal departments, joint venture partners, lenders, consultants, and potential investors. Provide ad-hoc analytical support and research as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
- Experience: 2-5 years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, analysis, or asset management.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel modeling and ARGUS Enterprise. Experience leveraging AI tools to draft, summarize, and analyze data efficiently and accurately is highly valued.
- Communication & Professionalism: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to interface effectively with senior executives and external partners.
- Work Ethic: High degree of self-motivation, exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage competing deadlines.
Work Environment
Office-based role with up to 15% travel. Primarily computer work, with extended hours during peak transaction cycles. Individual contributor role with potentially minimal supervisory responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note to recruiters and placement agencies, please don’t contact this job poster. Eligible candidates, please apply to this job posting directly.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of acquisitions jobs.
- 7 or more years of experience in acquisitions, M&A, or corporate development
- Demonstrated ability to source, underwrite, and close acquisition transactions independently
- Proficiency in financial modeling, discounted cash flow analysis, and valuation methods
- Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, business, or a related field required
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing broker and seller relationships
- Familiarity with due diligence processes, purchase agreements, and closing procedures
Tips for Your Director of Acquisitions Job Search
Quantify your deal volume and pipeline
Hiring managers for director of acquisitions roles want to see deal counts, transaction values, and pipeline size on your resume. Replace vague descriptions of responsibilities with concrete outcomes tied to specific acquisition cycles you led or closed.
Tailor your resume to the asset class
A director of acquisitions role in multifamily real estate reads differently than one in tech M&A or land development. Customize your resume for each asset class by foregrounding relevant deal types, underwriting tools, and sector-specific vocabulary the hiring team will recognize.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of acquisitions openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by their acquisition cadence
Search for employers that have announced recent acquisitions, closed funding rounds, or are expanding into new markets. These companies are actively building or replenishing their acquisitions teams and are more likely to have immediate hiring needs.
Prepare a deal sheet before your first interview
Many acquisitions directors are asked in early interviews to walk through two or three deals in detail. Prepare a one-page deal sheet covering deal structure, your specific role, the underwriting thesis, and how the acquisition performed post-close.
Negotiate around carried interest, not just base
In private equity and real estate acquisitions, a significant portion of total compensation comes from carry or profit participation. Before accepting an offer, clarify the carry structure, vesting schedule, and how performance is measured against the acquisition targets you would own.
Director of Acquisitions Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of acquisitionss?
The most active employers for director of acquisitionss right now are LGI Homes, Equitable, and SteelWave, and the most openings are in California, Arizona, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with market cycles, so checking current listings regularly gives you the most accurate picture.
How many director of acquisitions jobs are remote?
About 67% of director of acquisitions openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by sector. Corporate development and technology M&A roles tend to offer more remote flexibility, while land acquisition and real estate roles typically require on-site presence for property tours, broker meetings, and local market coverage.
How do you become a director of acquisitions?
Most directors of acquisitions build their path by starting in real estate analysis, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, then progressing through analyst and manager roles that involve direct deal work. Getting comfortable with financial modeling, taking ownership of full deal cycles, and building a network of brokers and sellers are the steps that separate candidates who advance from those who plateau.
Can you get hired as a director of acquisitions without direct experience in the role?
It is possible if your background includes closely related deal work. Candidates who have led transactions in investment banking, asset management, or development finance often make the transition successfully by framing their experience around sourcing, underwriting, and closing. Targeting smaller firms or companies entering a new asset class can open doors that larger, more established acquisitions teams might not.
What does the director of acquisitions interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your deal history and sourcing approach. Later rounds usually include a case study or financial modeling exercise, a presentation of a past acquisition you led, and final interviews with senior leadership or investment committee members who assess your judgment on underwriting assumptions and market outlook.
Where can I find and apply to director of acquisitions jobs?
You can find and apply to director of acquisitions jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target sector, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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