Acquisitions Associate - 4 days/week in Chicago office

Golub & Company LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One work-from-home day per week

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Golub & Company LLC located in Chicago is seeking an Acquisitions Associate to support acquisition and development activities. The successful candidate will analyze financial reviews and conduct market research to assist in the acquisition of real estate assets.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in financial analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel and Argus. A competitive salary of $100,000–110,000 is offered, along with benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant real estate experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting process for acquisitions and development investments.
• Conduct analyses for purchase price determination.
• Assist in due diligence and investment memo preparation.
• Collaborate with development and asset management teams.
• Conduct market research and competitive analyses.

Skills

Financial analysis using Excel and Argus

Market research

Property valuation

Collaboration and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Argus

Job description

About the Company

Chicago-based Golub & Company LLC and its affiliates are active in key markets across the United States in real estate development, acquisitions, asset and property management, leasing and corporate real estate services. The Company has developed, owned or managed more than 50 million square feet of properties valued in excess of $20 billion since it was founded in 1960.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Acquisitions Associate in Chicago, IL to support activities for the process of potential acquisitions and development investments for the company.

Responsibilities

• Supports underwriting process for potential acquisition and development investments; analyzes and provides financial review, utilizing Microsoft Excel and Argus, to senior management to ensure consistency and quality of underwriting standards amongst all potential acquisitions.
• Conducts analyses to assist in determining purchase price of land and real estate assets. Analyses include income and expense projections, site selection, and comparable transactions.
• Supports the due diligence and investment memo preparation required for successful acquisition of land sites and operating properties.
• Collaborates with development, asset management, accounting and leasing teams and conducts periodic underwriting updates and scenarios throughout the lifecycle of a deal.
• Conducts market research and competitive set analyses.
• Supports the firm's investor relations efforts with regard to both debt and equity capital sources.
• Maintains a deep working knowledge of each market and submarket, available acquisition and development opportunities and progress of competitive locations.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university and a minimum of 3‑5 years of relevant real estate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is $100,000–110,000; the position is also eligible for an annual year‑end discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Corporate employees at Golub enjoy the flexibility of one work‑from‑home day per week along with a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off and 401(k) with employer match – all within a fun and enjoyable culture centered around our Shared Values of innovation & creativity, relationships, value creation, respect for our people, flexibility and integrity.