Asset Management Analyst, LaSalle Value Partners

*US LIM-LaSalle Investment Management, Inc.; Chicago, LaSalle (IL, IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSalle Investment Management, based in Chicago, is seeking a full-time Analyst to join our team. The role focuses on property-level analysis for direct real estate investments across office, industrial, retail, and multifamily sectors, supporting acquisition, monitoring, and performance improvement.

Candidates should have a BA/BS in finance or related field and strong Excel modeling skills; Argus experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in modeling investments in Excel; Argus experience is a plus
• Knowledge of DCF, NPV and cash flow models
• Strong financial and analytical ability with solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Highly-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive thinking with detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analyses, including Argus valuation models and Excel-based underwriting proformas, cash flow projections and sensitivity analyses
• Perform detailed quarterly financial statement analysis, review of rent rolls, current and future cash flow and forecasting of cash flows through Argus
• Review and analyze potential leases and their financial impact on an investment
• Assist property managers in development of annual operating budgets and quarterly reforecasts
• Provide analytical support to colleagues in the areas of fund operations and asset management
• Assist asset managers in the disposition process
• Oversee compliance of ground leases and mortgages
• Gather and evaluate economic and market data
• Assist with client reporting and presentation preparation, including the presentation of investment memoranda to the firm’s Investment Committee

Skills

Excel modeling

Argus

Financial analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in real estate/finance/economics

Tools

Excel

Argus

Job description

Objective of Role

LaSalle Investment Management is seeking a full-time Analyst to the team in our Chicago office. This role will provide exposure to a variety of asset classes including office, industrial, retail, and multifamily property investments, and will span various risk profiles and geographic regions. Analysts primarily focus on property level analysis for the firm’s direct real estate investments and provide assistance to the team in acquiring, monitoring, and improving the performance of commercial real estate investments.

Accountabilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform complex financial analyses, including Argus valuation models and Excel-based underwriting proformas, cash flow projections and sensitivity analyses
• Perform detailed quarterly financial statement analysis, review of rent rolls, current and future cash flow and forecasting of cash flows through Argus
• Review and analyze potential leases and their financial impact on an investment
• Assist property managers in development of annual operating budgets and quarterly reforecasts
• Provide analytical support to colleagues in the areas of fund operations and asset management
• Assist asset managers in the disposition process
• Oversee compliance of ground leases and mortgages
• Gather and evaluate economic and market data
• Assist with client reporting and presentation preparation, including the presentation of investment memoranda to the firm’s Investment Committee

Required Qualifications & Experience

BA/BS degree in real estate, finance, accounting, or economics or related field with strong record of academic achievement.

• Highly skilled in modeling investments in Excel; Argus experience is a plus
• Knowledge of DCF, NPV and cash flow models
• Strong financial and analytical ability with solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Highly-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive thinking with detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach

Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. US Jobs Only: This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation

Expected compensation for this position: 90,000.00 – 95,000.00 USD per year. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location

On-site – Chicago, IL

Opening Type

Replacement

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About the Company

LaSalle is a global real estate investment manager where exceptional investment talent, deep market and sector expertise, and data-driven intelligence are applied through a disciplined fair-value framework. Enhanced by industry-leading research and sustainability insights, we deliver outperformance that meets investor needs for income, growth, and diversification. We are the investment division of JLL, and our capabilities are supported by the scale of our global platform and the JLL ecosystem, providing us access to a network of global relationships, powerful analytics, market-leading insights, and cutting-edge technology. As part of JLL, we've been recognized as both a World's Most Ethical and World's Most Admired company. What drives us most is knowing our decisions improve lives and strengthen communities. Through our Culture of Care, we keep people at the heart of business. We also invest in our own people’s growth through our 'Steer Your Career' strategy, empowering customized career journeys and developing managers into coaches, mentors and leaders. At LaSalle, your perspective and contributions drive meaningful impact. Build your career with an investment management company committed to clients, communities, and each other.