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Senior Associate, Asset Management

Urban Atlantic, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Bethesda, MD (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days remote)

Urban Atlantic, one of Greater Washington DC's most active real estate development firms, is seeking a

Senior Associate

to join our team in a

dual-hatted role

combining

direct asset management

and

portfolio-level strategy

across its 5,000+ unit multifamily platform of market-rate and affordable housing. This is a unique opportunity to toggle between execution and strategy in a high-impact, highly visible role.

What you’ll do

For assigned assets, own performance (budgeting, leasing strategy, cash flow, operations)

Support Director of Asset Management with portfolio-wide analytics

Build and maintain financial models, dashboards and complete strategic initiatives

Partner across acquisitions, development, finance, and accounting

Interface with property managers, lenders, investors, and external partners

Present memos and analyses to leadership, investors, and partners

Oversee compliance (including affordable housing / LIHTC where applicable)

Leverage AI technology to improve reporting, work flows, and asset monitoring.

What we’re looking for

4–7 years of experience in asset management, acquisitions, brokerage, or valuation

Experience with multifamily (market-rate, affordable, or mixed-use) assets

Strong understanding of real estate finance metrics (IRR, DSCR, cap rates, etc.)

Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills

Experience with value-add, lease-up, or development projects preferred

Familiarity with legal documents (JV agreements, loans, leases, etc.)

You also are

Highly analytical with strong problem-solving instincts

Comfortable owning decisions and working autonomously

An effective communicator who can translate complex data into clear insights

Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

100% company paid healthcare (employee)

Covered industry dues & subscriptions

Why This Role Stands Out

True ownership:

Direct responsibility over asset performance—not just reporting

Full lifecycle exposure:

Acquisitions, development, operations, and dispositions

Lean, entrepreneurial team:

Your voice matters and your impact is visible

Growth-oriented platform:

Opportunity to expand responsibility as the portfolio grows

Collaborative culture:

Work closely with experienced, high-performing colleagues

Apply If you’re ready to take the next step in your real estate career and want

own outcomes—not just analyze them , we’d love to hear from you!

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