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, the Midwest’s leading retail real estate firm, is seeking an analyst to support investment sales. You will underwrite retail properties, gather comps, and build financial projections under the Investment Sales Brokers and Principals’ guidance.

The role is based in downtown Chicago and requires 1-3 years real estate experience with strong Excel skills; Argus is heavily preferred. Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years of real estate experience.
• Proficient in Excel; Argus preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite retail properties.
• Gather and research sales and rent comparables.
• Create investment sales materials and financial projections.
• Model cash flows and evaluate leases and relevant documents.

Skills

Real estate analysis

Excel

Investment research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Argus

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