Job Details

Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln Property Company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Lincoln Property Company will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. At this time, we are not working with any agencies.

We are seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Investment Associate to join our dynamic team in Orange County. This is a hands-on role that offers exposure across the full real estate investment lifecycle, including acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, deal sourcing, underwriting, and lease execution. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional communication skills, a strong analytical mindset, and a passion for real estate. This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and is eager to contribute to strategic decision-making while growing their own industry network and influence.

Responsibilities:

• Acquisitions & Dispositions: Assist in sourcing, analyzing, and executing investment opportunities, including preparing investment memos, market research, and due diligence.
• Underwriting: Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate the feasibility and return potential of investment opportunities.
• Asset Management: Support the ongoing performance tracking of assets, including operating metrics, leasing activity, and capital improvement planning.
• Deal Sourcing: Identify and pursue new investment opportunities through broker relationships, market outreach, and off-market strategies.
• Lease Execution: Work alongside asset management and legal teams to support leasing efforts, review LOIs, and track lease performance.
• Market Analysis: Conduct macro- and micro-level market research to support investment strategies and identify growth markets.
• Investor Reporting: Assist in preparing investor reports, presentations, and updates on existing and prospective deals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership, external partners, brokers, and consultants to drive successful investment outcomes.

Desired Competency, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in commercial real estate investment, asset management, private equity, or related field.
• Financial Acumen: Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and real estate underwriting.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to internal and external stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to take initiative in a lean and dynamic team environment.
• Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the Orange County commercial real estate market and a growing network of industry contacts.
• Technology Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with ARGUS, CoStar, and real estate CRM platforms is a plus.
• Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate and maintain industry relationships.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field. MBA or Master's in Real Estate is a plus but not required.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious investment professional to grow their career while making a significant impact on deal execution and portfolio performance. If you're looking to work with a collaborative team where your contributions matter, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $125,000 USD

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-used properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe.

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.