Acquisitions Associate Salary

Acquisitions associates are responsible for researching business opportunities, creating financial models to support or defend acquisitions, and determining whether particular opportunities would be worthwhile in-person. They may work in the financial or real estate sectors to evaluate properties for acquisition, or may work within a mergers-and-acquisition department of a large corporation.

Those in this position report to an acquisitions partner who is directly responsible for the company's acquisitions, and their job depends heavily on the research they perform and reports they create. Requirements for the position generally include an undergraduate degree in business with or without an MBA. Applicants should also have prior experience with acquisitions, understand all relevant financial models, and be familiar with computer programs such as ARGUS and Excel. Strong communication skills are also important in order to convey opinions to upper-level employees.

Acquisitions associates generally work traditional business hours, though some travel may be required depending on the employer, such as to visit the companies or properties being evaluated. (Copyright 2017 PayScale.com)

Acquisitions Associate Tasks

• Assist in the evaluation and collection of due diligence materials and underwriting transactions.
• Develop cash flow analysis of properties.
• Research and analyze market data and prepare financial forecasts.
• Perform document management, coordinate third party reports, and coordinate with the loan administrator.

Houston is home to an above-average pay rate for Acquisitions Associates, 75 percent higher than the national average. Acquisitions Associates can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like San Francisco (+54 percent), Washington (+30 percent), Huntsville (+16 percent), and Dallas (+14 percent). The smallest paychecks in the market, 15 percent south of the national average, can be found in Los Angeles. Two other places where employers offer below-median salaries are Austin (13 percent less) and Phoenix (10 percent less).