Senior Analyst, Investments & Acquisitions

AIR Communities; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent discount

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Career development

Job summary

AIR Communities, a Blackstone portfolio company, is seeking a Senior Analyst for Investments & Acquisitions to join the in-office Investments Team in Chicago or Denver. You will support underwriting, diligence, and disposition workstreams, interfacing with Blackstone and AIR leadership on high-value multifamily transactions.

The role emphasizes advanced financial modeling, market analysis, and the preparation of polished materials for Investment Committee review, with strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics, accounting, or related field.
• 2–4+ years of real estate investments, acquisitions, asset management, or related finance roles.
• Advanced financial modeling including DCF, returns metrics, debt/equity structures, and scenario analysis.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support real estate investment underwriting and modeling.
• Evaluate transactions by asset-level performance, market dynamics, and risk factors.
• Prepare Investment Committee materials and executive summaries for senior stakeholders.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Manage multiple live deal workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment analysis

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/real estate

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

Senior Analyst, Investments & Acquisitions

• Full-time
• Department: Corporate
• Employee Type: Regular
• Compensation: USD 118,000 - USD 125,000 - yearly

AIR Communities (A Blackstone Portfolio Company) is one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality communities across the country! At AIR,we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance. These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success. When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.

We seek motivated professionals who excel in customer service, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're inclined towards more challenging tasks and aspire to exceed expectations, our environment may align better with your ambitions, join us!

We are looking for a Senior Investments & Acquisitions Analyst to join our fast-paced Investments Team!

Where You Will Work:

This position is eligible to sit in our Chicago, IL office, located in Willis Tower. Our Headquarters is located in Denver, CO. The role is eligible in Chicago or Denver.

AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, thereforethis is an in-office, on-site five days per week opportunity.

Why AIR Communities?

AIR Communities is a leading multifamily owner and operator and a Blackstone portfolio company, positioned for meaningful growth through one of the most sophisticated real estate investment platforms in the market. Our team combines institutional investment rigor with an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where motivated professionals can make a visible impact. We value go-getters who are curious, accountable, technically strong, and committed to doing excellent work. At AIR, you will work alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about our communities, our residents, our partners, and the results we deliver.

Role Overview

Join one of the most active multifamily investment platforms in the industry. As Senior Analyst, Investments & Acquisitions, you will play a highly visible role supporting AIR Communities and Blackstone deal teams in the underwriting, evaluation, acquisition, and disposition of multifamily assets across Blackstone investment vehicles.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong, detail-oriented investment professional to gain direct exposure to senior stakeholders, including Blackstone executives, while working on complex, high-value real estate transactions.

Since 2018, the platform has transacted more than $21 billion in multifamily assets, offering exceptional deal flow, mentorship from experienced real estate investors, and access to proprietary business intelligence, specialist teams, and industry-leading technology. This role reports to a Market Leader on the Investments Team.

What You Will Do:

Investment Underwriting & Financial Analysis

• Lead and support real estate investment underwriting, including detailed financial models, sensitivity analyses, valuation work, and investment returns analysis for acquisitions, dispositions, value-add, yield-oriented, and opportunistic strategies.
• Evaluate potential transactions by synthesizing asset-level performance, historical operating results, capital needs, rent growth assumptions, market fundamentals, and investment risk factors.
• Build, audit, and refine complex Excel-based models with a high degree of accuracy, technical rigor, and attention to detail.
• Support acquisition and disposition processes from initial screening through closing, including diligence, pricing analysis, buyer feedback tracking, valuation support, and recommendation materials.
• Review and analyze offering materials, broker packages, diligence information, third-party reports, market data, and internal operating assumptions.
• Manage multiple live deal workstreams with urgency, precision, and ownership in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Executive-Level Materials & Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare polished Investment Committee materials, transaction summaries, executive presentations, and supporting analyses for senior AIR and Blackstone stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial analysis into clear, concise recommendations that support investment decision-making.
• Communicate professionally with internal leaders and external parties, including brokers, operators, appraisers, consultants, lenders, and third-party vendors.
• Analyze market fundamentals, capital markets trends, demographic data, competitive positioning, and submarket or micro-location dynamics.
• Partner closely with Blackstone investment professionals and AIR’s Transaction Management, Operations, Asset Management, Capital, and market leadership teams.
• Contribute to special projects related to investment strategy, portfolio growth, process improvement, business intelligence, and team infrastructure.

What You Will Bring:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics, accounting, business, or a related analytical field.
• 2–4+ years of relevant experience in real estate investments, acquisitions, asset management, investment banking, deal advisory, transaction services, valuation, private equity, or a comparable analytical finance role.
• Advanced financial modeling skills, including discounted cash flow analysis, return metrics, debt and equity structures, scenario analysis, and transaction-level underwriting.
• Strong technical foundation with the ability to evaluate investment opportunities, identify key risks and value drivers, and translate complex analysis into clear recommendations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, judgment, and ownership, with the ability to produce polished, executive-ready work product under tight timelines.
• Professional presence and strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence and maturity to interact with senior leaders, investment partners, and external counterparties.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting acquisitions, dispositions, Investment Committee materials, valuation analysis, diligence, or transaction execution.
• Experience with real estate data platforms, business intelligence tools, or investment management systems.
• Ability and interest to grow within the Investments Team and take on increasing responsibility over time.
• Some travel may be required depending on team needs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will be analytical, polished, naturally curious, and highly accountable. They will bring strong technical finance skills, sound judgment, and the ability to deliver accurate, executive-ready work in a dynamic transaction environment. This person should enjoy working with high-performing teams, be comfortable with senior-level exposure, and take pride in being the person others trust for detail, follow-through, and high-quality analysis.

AIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance at the individual, team and company levels. We start with a competitive base salary and add bonus opportunities and benefit choices topped off with:

• Expected base salary of $118,000- $125,000.You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
• Base salaryplus annual bonus.
• 25% Rent Discountat any AIR community (a rental application is required, and certain exclusions apply).
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(k) planwith up to 6% employer matching contribution.
• Paid time off includingvacation, sick time, and 14holidays.
• Paid parental leaveof up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance program and up to100% reimbursementfor job-related certifications and licenses.
• 15 hours ofpaid time annually forcommunity service.
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training,andcareer growth.

What You Need to Know

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is8/05/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-paneldrug screening thatexcludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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