Real Estate Investments Associate - Financial Modeling

The Scion Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Learning reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

The Scion Group, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Associate to join our investments team. This senior role focuses on financial modeling, research, and presenting analysis to stakeholders during transactions and portfolio management initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of real estate finance experience, advanced modeling skills in Excel, and a solid understanding of CRE fundamentals. Travel is occasional, and base compensation is disclosed above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or similar STEM programs with 2-5 years of professional experience.
• Advanced financial modeling; High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with commercial real estate fundamentals and investment principles.
• Travel may be required occasionally (10-15% in a year).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial models to analyze prospective origination opportunities under various investment structures.
• Gather and evaluate economic, demographic, and macro fundamental data to aid senior management in effective business decisions.
• Provide corporate support to Asset Management and Investment Management team members to assess monthly performance and determine key trends.
• Conduct general portfolio management analysis and provide work product on an established, recurring frequency to internal and external stake holders.
• Leverage presentation software, data visualization techniques and communication skills to generate external and internal reports.
• Establish and maintain relationships with 3rd party consultants, investment sales community, equity and debt partners
• Conduct transaction due diligence by collecting, reviewing, and summarizing various property diligence reports, leases, property financial information, and other due diligence documents.
• Establish workflow with asset management and property operations upon asset transition
• Mentor a team of junior analysts with a focus on fostering financial modeling acumen, cross departmental working relationships, and transaction related procedures.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Statistics/Applied Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Scion Group, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Associate to join our investments team. This senior role focuses on financial modeling, research, and presenting analysis to stakeholders during transactions and portfolio management initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of real estate finance experience, advanced modeling skills in Excel, and a solid understanding of CRE fundamentals. Travel is occasional, and base compensation is disclosed above.