Investment Associate

Bisnow - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Real Estate

About the position

The Investment Associate role involves performing financial evaluations of property developments, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and management for a diverse range of real estate investments. This position offers exposure to various property types and risk profiles, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and underwriting of acquisition and development opportunities by performing complex financial analyses, including Argus valuation models and Excel-based pro formas.
• Review and analyze investment offering materials and gather economic and market intelligence, including leases and sales comparables.
• Support the sourcing of equity and debt capital by preparing detailed financial models and presentations for prospective investors and lenders.
• Assist with the preparation of investment committee memos for internal and third-party review.
• Manage due diligence on potential investments, including reviewing leases and operating information, and engaging with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to validate and optimize underwriting assumptions on new opportunities.
• Complete research and other ad-hoc analyses as required.
• Train and facilitate the development of Investments team analysts.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of work experience in commercial real estate investments, asset management, commercial banking, and/or investment sales.
• Minimum of 2 years in real estate development or acquisitions.
• Experience underwriting multiple property types, preferably retail, mixed-use, office, and/or healthcare.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Argus and Excel.
• Strong understanding of real estate investment metrics and experience modeling joint ventures and distribution waterfalls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high standard of professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with exceptional organizational skills.
• Solid leadership capabilities with an enthusiastic attitude and confident personality.
• Critical thinking with detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach.