Real Estate Analyst

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Concierge service

Comprehensive benefits

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual Real Estate (NMRE) is seeking a Real Estate Analysis professional to support financial modeling, portfolio analysis, and investment decision processes. The role involves preparing internal materials for investment approvals and handling diverse portfolio projects, with some travel.

The position is based in Milwaukee, WI, with potential future opportunities in other major markets. A strong candidate will have real estate/finance fundamentals and be pursuing advanced degrees in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting or related field; graduating 2026/2027.
• GPA 3.3 or higher.
• Internship or project experience in real estate valuation, finance, accounting, due diligence or related topics.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial modeling and analytical support across underwriting, portfolio management, loan/equity production, asset management, and services.
• Prepare internal presentations and memoranda for investment selection and approval.
• Complete special real estate portfolio projects including loans, equities, and fund investments.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Data Analytics

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Finance/Accounting

Graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027

Masters/MBA/JD interest

Tools

Excel

Argus or similar DCF modeling software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual Real Estate (NMRE) is responsible for leading the property investments of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. We are one of the largest investors of commercial real estate in the U.S., with a diversified portfolio across many U.S. markets and major property types. The Analyst position is initially located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with potential future opportunities located in Washington DC, Atlanta, Dallas, Newport Beach, and San Francisco.

Job Duties

• Providing financial modeling and analytical support to multiple functional units including underwriting, portfolio management, loan and equity production, asset management, and real estate services.
• Preparing internal presentations and memoranda required for investment selection and approval.
• Completing special projects for all functional areas within the real estate portfolio, including mortgage loans, property equities, and real estate fund investments.
• Some travel will be required.

Bring Your Best! What this role needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completing a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university. Graduating in December 2026 or May 2027.
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.3 of higher.
  • Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of the following: fundamentals of real estate valuation, finance, accounting, property-level due diligence, real estate law and construction.
  • Previous Real Estate internship and/or relevant project experience.
• Strong interest in continuing education in the form of a Masters, MBA, JD, or other graduate degrees with an emphasis in business, analytics, real estate, and/or related topics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Argus or other DCF modeling software a plus.
• Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Preferred Skills and Proficiencies

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a drive to learn.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.

Skills

• Risk Evaluation (NM)
• Storytelling through Data (NM)
• Data Analytics (NM)
• Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM)
• Financial Acumen (NM)
• Interpersonal Savvy (NM)
• Negotiation & Managing Objection (NM)
• Stakeholder Relationship (NM)
• Attention to Detail (NM)
• Adaptive Communication (NM)
• Business Development (NM)
• Financial Modeling (NM)
• Industry Knowledge (NM)
• Financial Market Monitoring (NM)
• Financial Analysis (NM)

Find Your Future

We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

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