Leasing Operations Analyst: Data-Driven Yardi Specialist

GGP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision beginning d

401(k) company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

GGP Chicago is seeking a Leasing Operations Analyst to support daily leasing operations for a portfolio of shopping centers. You will review deal structures for accuracy, maintain data integrity, and act as the Leasing team’s Yardi expert, ensuring deals are complete and ready for executive review.

The role partners with Leasing, Finance and Asset Management to drive accurate rent rolls, budgets and forecasts, while improving processes and controls across CAM, TI, and escalations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related field is required.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability are essential.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multiple departments are needed.

Responsibilities

• Review deal structures for financial accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Guide lease approvals and ensure documentation is accurate in systems.
• Serve as primary Yardi resource for the Leasing team and train others.
• Verify lease data to support rent rolls, budgets, forecasts and reporting.
• Ensure completeness of deal information and attachments prior to leadership review.
• Maintain controls for CAM, TI, rent commencements and escalations.
• Develop SOPs for lease review, approvals and workflows.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication & collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi

Job description

GGP Chicago is seeking a Leasing Operations Analyst to support daily leasing operations for a portfolio of shopping centers. You will review deal structures for accuracy, maintain data integrity, and act as the Leasing team’s Yardi expert, ensuring deals are complete and ready for executive review.

The role partners with Leasing, Finance and Asset Management to drive accurate rent rolls, budgets and forecasts, while improving processes and controls across CAM, TI, and escalations.