Investment Associate

Mid-America Real Estate | Investment Sales Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-America Real Estate Group in downtown Chicago is seeking a real estate financial analyst with 1-3 years of experience to support investment sales efforts. You will underwrite retail properties, gather comps, build cash flow models, and prepare offering memoranda under brokers’ supervision.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, familiarity with Argus, and excellent writing. Bachelor’s degree required; immediate start for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1-3 years of real estate experience.
• Knowledge of Argus heavily preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting of Retail Properties.
• Gather and Research Sales and Rent Comparables.
• Cash Flow Modeling.
• Abstracting Leases and Evaluating Relevant Documents.
• Market Research.
• Preparing/Writing of Offering Memoranda.

Skills

Real estate experience

Excel

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Argus

Job description

Required Prior Experience: 1-3 years, prior real estate financial analyst experience strongly preferred. This role is for immediate start - please do not apply if you are a current student.

Company Description: Mid-America Real Estate Group is the Midwest’s leading retail real estate firm with offices located in Chicago, Oakbrook Terrace, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Detroit. Mid-America specializes in Investment Sales, Leasing/Asset Management and Tenant Representation, all focused on the retail and shopping center industry in the Midwest.Mid-America’s Investment Sales Team is based in Chicago and handles the disposition of retail properties throughout the greater Midwest region on behalf of public and private clients.

Job Summary: Responsible for preparing comprehensive investment sales offering materials, providing due diligence support, compiling property and investor research, and generating financial projections.The position reports directly to the Investment Sales Brokers, including the three company Principals on the team. This position is located in the downtown Chicago office of Mid-America Real Estate Corporation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of real estate experience
• Knowledge of Argus heavily preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong writing skills

Primary Responsibilities:

• Underwriting of Retail Properties
• Gather and Research Sales and Rent Comparables
• Cash Flow Modeling
• Abstracting Leases and Evaluating Relevant Documents
• Market Research
• Preparing/Writing of Offering Memoranda