Industrial Real Estate Acquisitions Associate

Macdonald & Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm is seeking an Investment Associate to join its Acquisitions team in Chicago. This role involves underwriting single tenant net lease industrial investments, requiring 3 to 5 years of experience, strong cash flow modeling skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related fields are preferred. The position offers a chance to grow within an institutional environment with exposure to senior decision-makers. Limited travel is expected for transaction support.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions or related underwriting-focused role.
• Strong grounding in real estate cash flow modeling and return analysis.
• Experience preparing investment memos and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Independently underwrite prospective single tenant net lease industrial acquisitions.
• Build and review cash flow models and return metrics.
• Prepare investment committee materials and supporting analyses.
• Assist with transaction execution from LOI through closing.
• Manage and track deal pipelines across multiple investment vehicles.

Skills

Real estate acquisitions

Cash flow modeling

Valuation

Advanced Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Organized

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, real estate, or related discipline

Job description

A leading real estate investment firm is seeking an Investment Associate to join its Acquisitions team in Chicago. This role involves underwriting single tenant net lease industrial investments, requiring 3 to 5 years of experience, strong cash flow modeling skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related fields are preferred. The position offers a chance to grow within an institutional environment with exposure to senior decision-makers. Limited travel is expected for transaction support.