Associate/Sr. Associate, Portfolio Management

Company: Griffin Capital
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: March 30, 2026

Job Description:

About the Company Griffin Capital Company is a leading full-service real estate investment management firm with a 30-year track record of leadership, innovation, and disciplined execution. Since its founding in 1995, the firm has owned, managed, sponsored, or co-sponsored approximately $24.5 billion in assets across a wide range of real estate sectors and investment vehicle structures. Griffin Capital remains committed to creating value through thematic investment strategies and delivering thoughtfully developed housing solutions that benefit both communities and capital partners. Griffin Capital’s investment team is exclusively focused on the rental housing segment of the market, with strategies targeting multifamily, build-to-rent (“BTR”), and student housing investments. The firm’s rental housing portfolio includes 41 institutional-quality communities, comprising over 13,667 rental housing units and 693 student housing beds, representing a total project value exceeding $4.4 billion. Position Summary The Associate/Sr. Associate, Portfolio Management supports all efforts of the Real Estate department in managing risk across the various investment vehicles, developing investment strategies, constructing the various portfolios, monitoring ongoing asset-level and portfolio-level performance, investor and Executive Management reporting, and execution of the business plan for each asset as it relates to financing, recapitalization, and disposition. The position will also monitor existing assets both during construction and operationally, performing financial and trend analyses, conducting market research, and preparing key reports for both internal and external users. This role may be filled at the Associate or Senior Associate level depending on the candidate’s experience, demonstrated analytical capability, and ability to independently frame and communicate insights. Senior Associate roles carry increased expectations for analytical ownership, judgment, and initiative, as reflected in the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below. Title, responsibilities, and compensation will be aligned accordingly. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the preparation and/or review of quarterly Investor Reports and preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly Asset and Portfolio Management reports. Assist in the financing, hedging, recapitalization, and disposition of assets in the portfolio. Where applicable, assist in the buyout of joint venture development partners. Assist in the preparation of Investment Committee Memorandum and other meeting materials for the same. Assist in the quarterly reforecasts, quarterly valuations and monthly operational updates and prepare meeting materials for the same. Prepare marketing materials for current investment offerings, sales presentations, and industry conferences. Work with Asset Management to perform cash flow modeling and update/reforecast pro forma models. Assist in the preparation of cash management models to ensure adequate cash reserves and suggest distribution amounts across all investment vehicles. Assist in the compilation of data and metrics required by the Sales Team as well as prepare monthly memo and participate in recurring sales calls. Coordinate with other departments and respond to any questions for property-level, market and submarket data and metrics to report to investors, lenders, partners, or others. Track key economic data as well as multifamily fundamentals at the national, market, and submarket level. Deepen relationships with development partners, lenders, investment sales brokers, mortgage brokers, and others involved in the multifamily industry. Review loan documents, and complete loan abstracts, for loan management and compliance purposes. Participate in weekly and monthly meetings related to ongoing construction progress and leasing/operational activity and assist in formulating key operational strategies for operational assets. Travel to respective markets to monitor construction, tour portfolio properties, monitor comp performance, and meet with key market participants such as Investment Sales brokers, Property Managers, Development Partners, and Lenders. Other responsibilities include performing complex financial and sensitivity analyses, conducting market research, ad-hoc analysis. Other projects as assigned. Senior Associate Level Duties and Responsibilities Perform detailed financial and operational analysis and synthesize findings into clear, organized insights that communicate the broader story of an asset or portfolio—including drivers of performance, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. Organize complex quantitative and qualitative information into a cohesive narrative that frames asset performance, explains variance to plan, and supports strategic discussions with internal leaders and external stakeholders. Independently frame analytical approaches in ambiguous situations, including determining key questions, structuring analyses, selecting assumptions, and identifying the most decision-relevant outputs. Review and provide feedback on financial analyses and presentation materials prepared by others, ensuring accuracy, logical consistency, and clarity of conclusions. Requirements Qualifications and Skills Requirements Three (Associate) to six years (Senior Associate) of experience in portfolio management, acquisitions, asset management, or real estate brokerage. Experience in multifamily sector is strongly preferred but not required. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Financial Analysis & Scenario Thinking- Strong command of real estate pro formas, cash flow modeling, and scenario / sensitivity analysis, with the ability to evaluate multiple outcomes and assess risk. Advanced Excel & Financial Modeling- Ability to build and meaningfully modify financial models. Strong understanding of model structure, assumptions, sensitivities, and outputs. Industry & Market Knowledge- Understanding of real estate fundamentals, market dynamics, competitors, and investment principles. Quality and Detail Orientation - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Organization & Execution- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple analyses, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Communication- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across teams. Senior Associate Level Qualifications and Skills Requirements Critical Thinking & Insight Generation- Demonstrated critical thinking and deeper-level analytical capability, including the ability to move beyond calculations to identify key drivers, patterns, risks, and implications. Analytical Storytelling & Communication- Ability to organize complex analysis into a clear, cohesive story, communicating asset performance, variance to plan, and strategic implications in a concise, decision-oriented manner. Initiative - Demonstrated initiative and ownership mindset, with the ability to proactively identify issues, frame problems, and drive analytical work forward without waiting for detailed direction. Benefits and Salary Griffin Capital’s salary ranges are determined by role and role level, duration of direct experience, and internal and external pay equity considerations. Associate: $110,000 - $130,000 base salary annual bonus eligibility benefits.* Senior Associate: $130,000 - $150,000 base salary annual bonus eligibility benefits.* At Griffin Capital, we strive to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. To support the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of employees, we offer: 100% company paid individual Medical and Dental Insurance. 100% company paid individual Life and Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance. 401(k) plan with up to 4% matching and full vesting. Paid time off (PTO) starting at 17 days per year, with increases after 2 years of service. A yearly Birthday Holiday and paid time off for community service. State of the art onsite gym. Company funded Lifestyle Spending Account. Access to other health and tax-advantaged benefits. Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Griffin reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. In addition to the above-listed benefits, the firm also offers hybrid work options specific to roles, an employee-led professional development program, and community involvement through its Griffin Care and Community Committee. *Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. Griffin Capital takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Equal Employment Opportunity at Griffin We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Griffin Capital will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations and in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Salary Description $110,000-$150,000

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