Investment Analyst

Bradford Allen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national commercial real estate firm in Chicago is seeking an Analyst to join their team. This role involves financial modeling and analysis across various real estate investment functions including Acquisitions and Asset Management. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of real estate experience, a Bachelor's Degree in finance or a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills. The position promotes collaboration and provides opportunities to engage with multiple aspects of real estate investment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional real estate experience.
• Must handle multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
• Enjoys working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial modeling and analysis of new real estate investment opportunities.
• Provide analytical support including market research and cash flow modeling.
• Prepare investment memorandums for potential investment opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Real Estate or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Bradford Allen is a Chicago-based, national commercial real estate firm that offers a full array of brokerage services to entrepreneurial, not-for-profit, and corporate business entities. Our realty services team provides strategy, marketing, and transaction execution for occupiers, investors, and owners of commercial real estate. Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions through a high level of expertise, persistence, and a singular focus on client objectives. Our integrated services platform includes Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Property & Asset Management, Consulting & Advisory Services, and Project & Construction Management.

Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions for our clients through their experience, commitment to solving the most difficult problems, persistence, loyalty, hard work, and a singular focus on client objectives.

Position Summary

Bradford Allen is seeking an Analyst to join our team. This position offers the rare opportunity to work across a variety of real estate investment functions such as Acquisitions, Development, Debt & Equity Placement, Asset Management, and Investor Reporting. Bradford Allen is looking for a self-starter, who is highly collaborative, analytical and has a strong interest in real estate.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial modeling and analysis of new real estate investment opportunities.
• Provide analytical support on a wide variety of assignments including market research, review of property operating statements, cash flow modeling, lease transactions, etc.
• Prepare investment memorandums for potential investment opportunities.
• Assist with conducting due diligence for investments under contract.
• Complete asset dashboards on a quarterly basis to track asset performance.
• Maintain investment models for owned assets and assist in evaluation of hold/sell/refinance scenarios.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional real estate experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Real Estate or other related field.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Must handle multiple tasks, manage time effectively, and establish priorities to meet deadlines.