Investment Associate

Mid-America Real Estate Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-America Real Estate Group in Chicago seeks an analyst to support the Investment Sales team. The role focuses on underwriting retail properties, compiling sales and rent comparables, building cash flow models, and abstracting leases. Collaboration with brokers and principals is essential to deliver thorough investment materials.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and 1–3 years of real estate experience, with strong Argus and Excel skills to succeed in a fast-paced Midwest market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of real estate experience.
• Knowledge of Argus heavily preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting of Retail Properties.
• Gather and Research Sales and Rent Comparables.
• Cash Flow Modeling.
• Abstracting Leases and Evaluating Relevant Documents.

Skills

Argus

Advanced Excel

Real Estate Analysis

Financial Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Required Prior Experience:

1-3 years, Candidate MUST have prior analyst experience.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Underwriting of Retail Properties
• Gather and Research Sales and Rent Comparables
• Cash Flow Modeling
• Abstracting Leases and Evaluating Relevant Documents