Associate Asset Manager/Investment Associate

Lincoln Property Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Property Company is seeking a motivated Associate Asset Manager/Investment Associate to join their Investment Management team in Chicago. This role involves supporting fund managers in evaluating a national portfolio of office and industrial assets, requiring strong analytical skills and a background in real estate investment. The position provides broad exposure to acquisitions, asset management, and strategic decision-making within a high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in real estate investment analysis, acquisitions, or asset management.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and discounted cash flow analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with brokers and regional staff to support the review, underwriting, and due diligence of new acquisitions.
• Conduct lease analysis and evaluate financing structures.
• Prepare internal valuations and market research reports.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Excel

ARGUS Enterprise

Job description

Associate Asset Manager/Investment Associate

Associate Asset Manager/Investment Associate

Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln Property Company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Lincoln Property Company will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. At this time, we are not working with any agencies.

We are seeking a motivated and analytically driven Associate Asset Manager / Investment Associate to join our Investment Management team in Chicago, IL. This in-office position supports fund managers and asset managers in evaluating and managing a national portfolio of primarily office and industrial assets, with potential exposure to medical office, retail, and multifamily investments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in real estate investment underwriting, financial modeling, and asset strategy execution. This is a hands-on role offering broad exposure to acquisitions, repositioning, asset management, financing, and dispositions within an SEC-registered investment advisory platform managing over $5.0 billion in assets.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with brokers and regional staff across the U.S. to support the review, underwriting, and due diligence of new real estate acquisitions.
• Assist with the execution of asset-level strategies including repositioning plans, refinancing, and disposition efforts.
• Conduct lease analysis and evaluate financing structures to understand their impact on asset and portfolio value.
• Prepare and review internal valuations and third-party appraisals to support investment decisions.
• Create market research reports, acquisition memos, and investment recommendations for internal and client use.
• Track market data and property performance to support hold/sell analyses and ongoing portfolio assessments.
• Assist in drafting and delivering client reporting packages and supporting financial schedules.
• Support the creation of strategic business plans for assets, including cash flow projections, budget reviews, and capital planning.
• Monitor property-level performance and variances against operating and capital budgets.

Desired Competency, Experience, and Skills:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in real estate investment analysis, acquisitions, or asset management.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and discounted cash flow analysis.
• Basic understanding of financial statements, real estate leases, and loan documentation.
• Skilled in Excel, Word, and ARGUS Enterprise; familiarity with market research tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present analysis and support recommendations clearly.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines across various stakeholders.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate in a flat, fast-paced investment environment.
• High integrity, strong work ethic, and a genuine interest in commercial real estate investing.

This is a unique opportunity to build a career in real estate investment and asset management, working on a national platform with institutional-quality assets and exposure to strategic decision-making.

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-used properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 562 million square feet of commercial space. In addition to providing third-party real estate services, Lincoln has completed over 164 million square feet of development since its inception in 1965 and has another $19.5 billion currently under construction or in the pipeline. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

By submitting your information or resume in response to this opportunity, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled in accordance with the companies privacy policy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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