Senior Associate Asset Management
@ AvalonBay Communities

Irvine, CA
$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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Overview

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that bonds AvalonBay associates. At AvalonBay Communities, you are expected to collaborate, innovate, and take ownership of your actions to create value for customers, investors, and associates. Your positive, professional interactions help make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

AvalonBay Communities is seeking a Senior Associate Asset Management to join our Southern California team. This role offers analytical and strategic support to drive the performance of our West Coast portfolio. You will develop investment strategies, execute value-creation initiatives, and ensure long-term asset optimization across multifamily and mixed-use communities.

What You’ll Do

  • Analyze long-term performance and develop business plans.
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, IRR, etc.).
  • Identify and implement value-add opportunities to boost asset value.
  • Manage risk and capital planning, including CapEx assessments.
  • Serve as primary asset manager for select Southern California assets.
  • Collaborate with Residential Services, Investments, and Development teams.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics or related field.
  • 2–4 years of experience in Asset Management, Acquisitions or similar fields.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong financial modeling skills.
  • Highly analytical, detail oriented and collaborative with strong communication skills.

How AvalonBay Supports You

We value our teams with comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities based on achievement, associate recognition programs, and exclusive apartment home discounts. Enjoy health, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

Key skills/competency

  • Asset Management
  • Financial Modeling
  • DCF
  • IRR
  • Risk Management
  • Capital Planning
  • Property Analysis
  • Investment Strategy
  • Collaboration
  • Analytical Skills

How to Get Hired at AvalonBay Communities

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor your experience to asset management roles.
  • Highlight modeling skills: Emphasize your financial analysis expertise.
  • Research AvalonBay: Understand their culture and value system.
  • Prepare strategic answers: Be ready to discuss investment strategies.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review advanced Excel techniques and formulas.
Practice building DCF and IRR models.
Familiarize with financial databases and tools.
Study property-level business planning case studies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging team project.
Explain your strategy problem-solving approach.
Discuss a time you managed risk.
Illustrate handling tight deadlines collaboratively.

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