Retail Investment Analyst — Underwriting & Market Research

Mid-America Real Estate Group; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-America Real Estate Group is seeking an analyst to support retail investment transactions across the Midwest, with a focus on underwriting, market research, and creating client-facing materials.

You will work closely with investment sales professionals to evaluate opportunities and build financial models using Excel and Argus. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in finance, investments, and commercial real estate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in finance, real estate, economics, business or related field.
• Experience with Argus preferred; ability to learn and apply real estate financial modeling tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage, organize, and maintain large sets of property, investor, and transaction data with high accuracy.
• Technologically proficient; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite retail investment properties.
• Prepare detailed offering memorandums and related investment sales materials.
• Research and compile sales and rent comparables.
• Build and maintain financial models using Excel and Argus.
• Abstract leases and review relevant due diligence materials.
• Conduct market research to support pricing recommendations, investor targeting, competitive positioning, and client deliverables.
• Assist with Opinions of Value, Offering Memorandum, proposals, and client presentations.
• Maintain and update internal investment sales databases.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Data management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, or related field

Tools

Argus

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mid-America Real Estate Group is seeking an analyst to support retail investment transactions across the Midwest, with a focus on underwriting, market research, and creating client-facing materials.

You will work closely with investment sales professionals to evaluate opportunities and build financial models using Excel and Argus. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in finance, investments, and commercial real estate.