Rotational Financial Analyst: Real Estate Investments

Talentify; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent discount at AIR communities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

AIR Communities is looking for candidates to join the Medley Analyst Rotational Program, a three-year, six-rotation track designed to develop multifamily real estate leaders. You’ll work across FP&A, Operations Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Insights, Investments, and Asset Management to gain hands-on experience.

Participants build expertise in market analysis, budgeting, revenue management, and performance reporting, while rotating through functions and strengthening professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduating with a bachelor’s or master’s degree between December 2026 and June 2027, preferably with a major in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Analytics, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field (but not required).
• Strong desire to learn how to be a well-rounded multifamily investment, asset management, and operations professional
• Experience with MS Excel
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skill
• A commitment to doing things differently and making the world a little bit better
• A naturally collaborative nature

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of large, complex datasets to uncover actionable insights related to asset performance, market dynamics, and resident behavior.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Finance, Asset Management, and Capital Finance—to support strategic initiatives and drive portfolio optimization.
• Build and enhance dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate data into compelling narratives for internal stakeholders.
• Assist in financial planning and analysis activities, including budget variance reviews, forecasting, and mid-year reforecasting processes.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts through documentation, training support, and testing of new systems and tools.
• Leverage advanced business intelligence platforms (e.g., Databricks, Power BI, Entrata, Oracle PBCS) to support data visualization and performance reporting.
• Audit and validate key operational datasets to ensure data integrity and usability across business functions.
• Participate in high-impact, ad hoc projects that inform executive decision-making and shape business strategy.
• Participate in targeted professional development and financial skills training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Excel

Databricks

Power BI

Entrata

Oracle PBCS

Job description

AIR Communities is looking for candidates to join the Medley Analyst Rotational Program, a three-year, six-rotation track designed to develop multifamily real estate leaders. You’ll work across FP&A, Operations Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Insights, Investments, and Asset Management to gain hands-on experience.

Participants build expertise in market analysis, budgeting, revenue management, and performance reporting, while rotating through functions and strengthening professional development.