Associate Investment Analyst

Kraus-Anderson Incorporated•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$27 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader! KA Realty’s mission is to continue to be a fully integrated commercial real estate service organization dedicated to serving our customers with a high degree of professionalism and integrity while protecting and maximizing the value of the properties entrusted to our care. We will conduct our business in a manner which: Provides an environment in which tenants can prosper. Allows employees to grow and develop. Enhances the property values of our clients, Demonstrates concern for community and environment. For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been shaping the American landscape. Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for over 75 years, Kraus-Anderson provides innovative, collaborative services to clients coast to coast, including commercial real estate development and management, construction, and risk management. We’re people building buildings, businesses and relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, accounting, business, data analytics, or a related field
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret portfolio, property, and financial data.
Working knowledge of underwriting, accounting, and budgeting concepts.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness and ability to conduct site visits and gather field-based property information.
Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others

Nice To Haves

Experience with multifamily assets
Experience with loan closings and associated analytics

Responsibilities

Support market research, comparable analysis, demographic and parcel research, proforma support, and portfolio inventory efforts to identify redevelopment and adjacent land opportunities while maintaining accurate site documentation and portfolio data.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio inventory that supports strategic planning, asset evaluation, and identification of value-add opportunities across the real estate portfolio.
Conduct site visits and maintain standardized documentation on property condition, operational considerations, and surrounding context to support portfolio visibility and decision-making.
Identify and communicate notable property conditions, risks, and maintenance considerations observed during site reviews.
Perform parcel and property research to support redevelopment analysis, land-use evaluation, and identification of strategic opportunities within and adjacent to the portfolio.
Build and maintain a centralized source of portfolio information, including sites, parcel, building, and operating data, to improve consistency and access across the team.
Document findings in standardized asset summaries that can be used consistently across the portfolio for reporting and evaluation purposes.
Support refinance transactions through lender package preparation, due diligence coordination, document tracking, milestone reporting, and underwriting analysis, with exposure to the full refinance process from broker selection through closing.
Support portfolio-wide financial analysis and underwriting activities that inform refinancing, disposition, repositioning, and broader investment decisions.
Develop and maintain asset-level financial models and proformas in partnership with investment leadership to support evaluation of property performance and strategic alternatives.
Contribute analytical support for refinancing initiatives, including market comparisons, scenario analysis, and preparation of materials for lender review.
Assist with disposition analysis by supporting valuation, cash flow review, and preparation of information needed for marketing and transaction execution.
Provide ad hoc financial, market, and portfolio analysis to support leadership priorities and emerging business needs.
Support analytical and research-driven special projects, including asset evaluations, market analysis, lease abstraction, capital expenditure tracking, and database/platform development initiatives.
Support the development of data and platform infrastructure that strengthens portfolio reporting, analysis, and decision-making capabilities.
Help design, organize, and maintain portfolio data structures that improve the quality, accessibility, and consistency of key asset information.
Support development of standardized reporting and dashboards that provide clear, actionable insight for ownership and leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through better data management, reporting processes, and workflow automation.
Integrate site, financial, and portfolio data into a cohesive view that supports more informed analysis and investment planning.
Other duties as assigned.