Analyst, Acquisitions

Core Spaces•Chicago, IL

4d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Analyst, Development Acquisitions, supports the Development team in evaluating new development opportunities and existing property acquisitions across the student housing industry. This role focuses on foundational analytical work, including market research, financial modeling support, and assisting with due diligence and transaction coordination.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Interest in real estate development and investments, with a willingness to learn from a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
Ability to independently complete assigned tasks and identify when to ask questions
Excel & Microsoft Office Suite experience

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of relevant experience in a real estate investing, lending, or brokerage role
Familiarity with real estate financial modeling (training can be provided)

Responsibilities

Market Research
Conduct preliminary market research in new and existing markets to help identify potential development and acquisition opportunities
Compile data from internal and external sources to identify trends in student housing supply, demand, and rental performance
Assist in preparing research summaries and presentation materials for internal teams, capital partners, and Investment Committee
Support ongoing tracking of national market metrics and assist with monthly reporting on pipeline activity
Underwriting
Support the evaluation of development opportunities in alignment with company investment criteria
Assist with building and updating financial models and deal‑level assumptions under direction from senior team members
Gather and summarize information related to zoning, rents, taxes, fees, and entitlement timelines for feasibility analysis
Prepare initial deal summaries and materials contributing to Investment Committee / Program presentations
Transaction Support
Assist with coordinating due diligence activities for selected deals (maintaining trackers, organizing documents, and facilitating communication across internal teams)
Prepare draft correspondence or forms required for municipalities and other stakeholders
Help maintain organized deal files and documentation to support smooth transaction execution

Benefits

A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance
Competitive pay that values your contributions
Incentives designed to reward your achievements
Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
Monthly phone reimbursement
Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option