Asset Operations Analyst: Equity Disbursement & Data

National Equity Fund; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Equity Fund, INC. is seeking an Asset Operations Analyst to support the post‑closing equity disbursement process.

You will maintain SMT data, review documentation, and coordinate with Asset Management, Fund Accounting, and Treasury to ensure timely disbursements and audit‑ready records. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of asset management or real estate finance experience, with LIHTC familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, economics, business, accounting or related field (or equivalent industry‑related experience).
• Strong knowledge of multifamily real estate operations including market analysis, property management, finance, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Minimum 3 years of asset management or related experience; 2+ years LIHTC experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge; ability to create documents with Word and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills with ability to identify, interpret and communicate risks.

Responsibilities

• Supports post‑closing equity disbursement by coordinating with the Senior Asset Operations Manager, regional Asset Management teams, and internal stakeholders to review requests and move disbursements through approvals.
• Maintains SMT dates, payment milestones, and key project data points related to equity disbursements.
• Communicates with Asset Management, Fund Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Project Management and Fund Management to support timely coordination of equity payments and cash calls.
• Reviews and processes post‑closing equity disbursement requests, confirms documentation, identifies missing items and escalates questions or exceptions as needed.
• Tracks outstanding documentation, approvals, and payment status to ensure timely workflow.
• Maintains records of disbursement activity, approvals, and supporting documentation for reporting and audits.
• Maintains SMT database and supports entry of data for regional asset managers and analysts.
• Supports data backfill and clean‑up projects to ensure SMT data accuracy and reliability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Real estate finance

Asset management

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate finance/economics/business/accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

National Equity Fund, INC. is seeking an Asset Operations Analyst to support the post‑closing equity disbursement process.

You will maintain SMT data, review documentation, and coordinate with Asset Management, Fund Accounting, and Treasury to ensure timely disbursements and audit‑ready records. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of asset management or real estate finance experience, with LIHTC familiarity preferred.