Operations Analyst

Principal Financial Services • Des Moines, IA

146d • $23 - $31

About The Position

We're looking for an Operations Analyst to join our Commercial Real Estate- Equity Asset Management team. In this role, you'll be responsible for providing timely and efficient support for the regional equity team including, but not limited to, lease review and database administration, construction administration, accounts payable management and approval, quality assurance, reporting, and other special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field plus 0 -2 years of relevant experience, internship or equivalent, preferably in a real estate related position.
• Ability to interact with various departments and levels of management.
• Proven relationship building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively deal with a broad range of diverse real estate topics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, technical abilities and problem-solving skills required.
• Flexibility with the ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Strong orientation to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and with little direction.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and other basic programs.

Nice To Haves

• Yardi or other real estate database software knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, identify, and abstract terms and conditions of lease, lease-related documents, and other contracts.
• Input and maintain data in asset management and general ledger system.
• Track acquisitions and dispositions and update system as appropriate.
• Resolve discrepancies and inaccuracies with third party providers and/or asset managers as needed.
• Monitor and track critical dates and run/analyze reports, as necessary.
• Review, analyze, process, and monitor construction contracts, compare with terms of lease.
• Review and oversee the construction draw request process.
• Monitor and enforce property operational policies and procedures performed by third party property managers.
• Approve payment requests from third party vendors following the review and verification of substantiating documentation.
• Responsible for accuracy and reconciliation of property occupancy, lease absorption and other commercial management data and reporting.

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees.
• Opportunity to participate in a bonus program for non-sales positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree