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Acquisitions - Analyst/Associate

Acquisitions - Analyst/Associate

Location: Chicago, IL

This role will be integral to the sourcing, tracking, underwriting, diligencing and closing of investments across asset classes for both funds and separate accounts with asset strategies ranging from core to value-add to ground-up development. The title of Analyst or Associate will be determined by experience and will focus on investment analysis primarily within target markets across the Northeast, Midwest and Dallas. All major property types may be analyzed.

This is a rigorous and fast-paced investment role within a high-performing team environment. The position is fully in-office five days per week when not business traveling, with hours driven by live deal activity and transaction timelines. Candidates should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working through complex analyses, and meeting tight deadlines. The role offers significant responsibility, direct exposure to senior leadership, and strong mentorship opportunities for individuals who are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to develop in a demanding, team-oriented setting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed underwriting in both Excel and Argus (as needed) with a focus on crafting defensible cash flow projections and deal returns that are based on a combination of historical precedent and throughly researched go-forward assumptions.
  • Lead the creation of internal and external presentations, memoranda, and reports regarding proposed investment opportunities, new investment vehicles and existing investments.
  • Analyze market research to evaluate prospective new investment opportunities or strategies.
  • Facilitate the onboarding of new investment opportunities by collaborating with senior team members and managing critical documentation.
  • Develop and maintain internal data collection processes, including sales tracking, income statement analysis, and pipeline updates to ensure accurate and timely information.
  • Work with senior team members in the analysis, documentation, and execution of various capital transactions, including acquisitions, partnerships, financings, development programs and ultimate exit opportunities.
  • Interface with internal and external parties, including operating partners, leasing/sales brokers, lenders, accounting teams, legal counsel and other market contacts as needed.
  • Assist in the presentation of investment proposals to the Investment Committee as needed.

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