Financial Analyst

The United Center • Chicago, IL

10d • $75,000 - $105,000

About The Position

At the United Center, we bring excitement to life through sports, entertainment, and community. Home to the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), we've welcomed over 70 million fans and host more than 200 events annually, from premier sporting events and concerts to family shows and special industry events. In the role of Real Estate Development Financial Analyst, you will bring your talent and passion to help our team bring the next round of stories to life on the United Center campus.

Ready to take center stage?

One of our most ambitious undertakings is the 1901 Project, a transformative real estate development set to redefine the United Center campus experience. As a Real Estate Development Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the financial modeling, analysis, and strategic planning for the 1901 Project, ensuring its success from concept to execution. If you are passionate about numbers, solving problems, and seeing how your work supports real projects, this role offers a great opportunity to grow and make an impact.

Requirements

• 1+ years in commercial real estate finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate finance or a related field.
• Experience with complex financial models for underwriting commercial real estate.
• Advanced experience with Excel modeling.
• Experience with ARGUS Enterprise.
• Experience with presenting data to key stakeholders.
• Coachable mindset with a strong interest in learning and professional growth.
• Passion for real estate development and ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Analyst experience for a real estate development company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and evaluation of financial models for real estate asset classes such as retail, residential, office, hotel, parking, and entertainment venues.
• Build and manage mixed-use proforma statements and projections.
• Conduct market research to validate project economics and model assumptions.
• Maintain construction draw schedules and monitor project budgets.
• Support the team in entitlement, capitalization, underwriting, and asset management.
• Prepare engaging PowerPoint presentations to simplify complex financial analyses.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analyses, including breakeven scenarios, sensitivity analyses, and budget trend comparisons.
• Contribute to additional projects relating to the arena and campus as needed.

Benefits

• The pay range for this role is $75,000-$105,000 annually.
• Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
• The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, 401K retirement plan with company match, paid time off and commuter benefits.
• Additional perks include access to our state-of-the-art gym with free fitness classes, catered meals, fun events, and free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees