Acquisitions & Capital Markets Associate

Alliance Marine is entering an exciting phase of growth. With strong capitalization, an active acquisition pipeline, and ambitious expansion goals for the years ahead, the company is looking to add an Acquisitions & Capital Markets Associate to its early core team. This is not a narrow, back-office role. This person will be a key contributor in helping evaluate, structure, and advance transactions that directly shape the company’s future. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where the work is dynamic, standards are high, and strong performance is visible. This is an opportunity for someone who wants real exposure, real responsibility, and a seat at the table as the platform grows. What This Role Will Do The Acquisitions & Capital Markets Associate will support and help drive the full investment lifecycle, from opportunity screening through underwriting, diligence, financing, and execution. Responsibilities will include: • Producing and managing underwriting, pre-screen memoranda, and qualification of acquisition opportunities • Analyzing financial statements, market dynamics, capital structures, and debt financing alternatives • Building a compelling investment case around target acquisitions, including risks, mitigants, upside, and downside scenarios • Presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership and MMG’s investment committee, both in writing and verbally • Working closely with legal counsel and transaction partners to advance key acquisition documents, including LOIs, Purchase & Sale Agreements, debt financing documents, Property Management Agreements, and ground or submerged land leases • Leading due diligence efforts and helping prepare investment committee materials that clearly articulate critical deal drivers and execution considerations • Creating ad hoc financial analyses related to value-add capital projects and de novo development opportunities • Conducting market and industry screens to support strategic investment decision-making • Managing deal generation and pipeline activity through Salesforce • Supporting broader corporate initiatives, including board presentations, capital raises, lender discussions, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate is analytically sharp, commercially minded, and comfortable operating with both rigor and urgency. This person should be able to work within an established investment framework while also building new analyses and tools when the situation demands it. Preferred qualifications include: • Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business-related field • 3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate investment, acquisitions, capital markets, or another highly analytical environment • Strong financial modeling skills, including the ability to build and adapt analyses for unique investment situations • Experience with debt financing in real estate investments • Strong understanding of acquisition, financing, and development documentation • Exposure to value-add and/or development projects is a plus • Strong command of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Familiarity with Salesforce CRM is a plus • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, concise recommendations • Ability to operate independently, manage priorities, and communicate proactively in a lean, fast-paced environment • Willingness to travel as needed • Willingness to work primarily in person from MMG’s Washington, DC office, with occasional flexibility when appropriate • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future Who Will Do Well Here This role is best suited for someone who is: • A fast learner who moves with urgency, accountability, and intent • A self-starter who can drive work forward without heavy oversight • Strategic, organized, and able to prioritize effectively • Comfortable defending an investment thesis and engaging in thoughtful debate • Innovative enough to improve templates, processes, and decision-making tools as the platform evolves Why this role stands out Joining Alliance Marine at this stage means joining a small, high-impact team with meaningful growth ahead. The work will be broad, challenging, and visible. For the right person, this is a chance to help build something, not just support it.