Associate, Aquarian Real Estate Partners
About Aquarian
Aquarian Holdings ("Aquarian") is a diversified global holding company with a strategic portfolio of insurance and asset management solutions.
Aquarian Insurance Holdings acquires and operates insurance companies with a focus on life and annuity underwriting, deploying strategies to grow balance sheet profitability by writing new insurance/reinsurance, improving investment income, and optimizing operations. After launching in 2017, Aquarian finalized its first investment in 2018 in Investors Heritage, a regional life insurer domiciled in Kentucky that focuses on pre-need policies. Working closely with management, Aquarian helped the company grow with expanded product offerings and distribution channels, building on its 60-year track record of exceptional client service.
Aquarian continued to deepen its expertise and grow its existing offerings in insurance and reinsurance through its acquisitions of Hudson Life and Annuity Company in 2021 and Somerset Re in 2022.
Aquarian Investments complements the insurance operations , combining best practices from the world’s leading financial services firms with its own distinct strategy, approach, and organizational culture. Aquarian has continued to expand into alternative assets and private credit through the launches of Aquarian Liquid Credit, Aquarian Strategic Opportunities, Aquarian Private Credit, and Aquarian Real Estate Partners.
Aquarian has since grown its business to approximately $25.8 billion in AUM, with 40 investment professionals, multiple funds, and insurance and reinsurance companies, all committed to providing meaningful investment opportunities to millions of people.
In November 2025, Aquarian announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate will acquire Brighthouse Financial in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. Brighthouse is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S., with approximately $208 billion of AUM. Following the anticipated close of the transaction in 2026, Brighthouse Financial will operate as a standalone entity within the Aquarian portfolio.
Role Summary
Aquarian Real Estate Partners is seeking an Associate to join its investment team in New York. The Associate will work closely with senior team members on all aspects of the investment process, including market research, financial analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management.
This position is onsite 5 days a week at our New York City office.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the underwriting and analysis of real estate equity and credit investments.
Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses.
Conduct market research and property-level due diligence, including analysis of operating performance, rent rolls, and comparable transactions.
Prepare presentation materials and investment memoranda for internal discussions and investment committee review.
Assist with portfolio monitoring, asset management updates, and quarterly reporting.
Collaborate with investment, asset management, and finance teams to support ongoing projects and initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
3-5 years of relevant experience in real estate investment, finance, investment banking, or consulting preferred.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, integrity, and a collaborative mindset.
Aquarian is an equal opportunity employer. Aquarian is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience and unique perspectives. Aquarian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Aquarian makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.