Niles Almarinez

About Niles Almarinez

I operate at the intersection of commercial real estate, capital markets, and institutional advisory, with a focus on helping investors make better decisions across the full lifecycle of an investment.At SitusAMC, I lead Equity Advisory and Asset Surveillance—partnering with GPs, LPs, lenders, and institutional investors across acquisitions, asset management, and portfolio oversight.My work centers on two core pillars:1) Equity & Acquisition AdvisorySupporting investors on the front end of transactions—where the most value is created (or lost).This includes:• Equity due diligence and underwriting review• Capital stack and partnership structuring• GP/LP alignment and waterfall analysis• Portfolio strategy and investment executionThe objective is simple: identify risk early, enhance decision-making, and drive stronger outcomes at close and beyond.2) Asset Surveillance & Portfolio OversightExtending institutional coverage across growing or stressed portfolios.This includes:• Ongoing asset and portfolio monitoring• Support for special situations and non-performing assets• Process optimization and reporting infrastructure• Acting as an extension of internal asset management teamsIn today’s environment, the line between acquisition diligence and forensic analysis is becoming increasingly blurred. The best investors don’t just react to issues—they anticipate and mitigate them upfront.That’s where I focus: helping clients stay ahead of risk while positioning their portfolios for long-term performance.If you’re actively acquiring, managing complexity, or navigating capital decisions in CRE, I’m always open to connecting.

Experience

1. Director

   SitusAMC

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Lead advisory and surveillance engagements across commercial real estate investments, supporting institutional investors, lenders, and sponsors across the capital stack.Equity Advisory & Transaction Support• Advise on acquisitions, recapitalizations, and portfolio investments across asset classes• Perform equity due diligence, underwriting validation, and risk identification• Evaluate partnership structures, waterfalls, and capital stack alignment• Support GPs and LPs in structuring and executing direct and indirect investments• Bridge underwriting, asset management, and capital markets perspectivesAsset Surveillance & Portfolio Oversight• Monitor performing and non-performing CRE portfolios• Support special situations, including distressed assets and restructurings• Enhance reporting, surveillance processes, and portfolio transparency• Act as an extension of asset management teamsExecution & Leadership• Lead multi-workstream engagements across advisory and surveillance assignments• Manage direct reports and oversee broader team execution• Serve as primary client contact, driving timelines and deliverables• Deliver insights to support investment committees and senior stakeholders• Standardize processes and frameworks to improve scalability and executionSelect Experience• Supported acquisitions, recapitalizations, and portfolio strategies• Evaluated equity, preferred equity, and structured debt investments• Advised on partnership alignment and capital structuring• Worked across performing and distressed assets, including special situations• Contributed to investment committee materials and strategic recommendations.

Education

• Saint Mary's College of California

  Computer Science & Business Administration

• University of San Francisco

  MSc, Financial Analysis

Skills

• Analysis
• Leadership
• Sales
• Financial Risk
• Real Estate
• Mortgage Lending
• Real Estate Financing
• Real Estate Economics
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Real Estate Transactions
• Portfolio Management
• Loans
• Credit Analysis
• Capital Markets
• Us Gaap
• C++
• Investments
• Commercial Real Estate
• Loan Origination
• Due Diligence
• Derivatives
• Financial Analysis
• Negotiation
• Commercial Lending
• Investment Properties
• Commercial Real Estate Underwriting
• Cmbs
• Risk Management
• Valuation
• Modifications
• New Business Development
• Credit
• Financial Modeling
• Corporate Finance
• Disposition
• Distress Properties
• Underwriting
• Commercial Mortgages
• Microsoft Excel