Real Estate Senior Technical Lead

CC Industries•Chicago, IL

About The Position

About HCC/CCI Henry Crown & Company/CC Industries is a Chicago-based, privately-held company that manages business, philanthropic, and family interests on behalf of a multi-generational family. The business ventures fall into broadly-defined categories: wholly-owned operating companies, public and private equity investments, and real estate. The enterprise also supports individual and collective giving through Crown Family Philanthropies and provides traditional family office services across generations. The enterprise employs approximately 350 professionals in the areas of investment management, corporate development, financial operations, tax, research and innovation, human resources, information technologies, and legal. Why work for us? We are a private enterprise with more than a 100-year legacy and track record of financial success, supporting our communities, and taking care of our employees. We plan strategically with a long-term time horizon and an integrated approach to access superior opportunities and optimize financial results. Integrity, collaboration, and dedication are cornerstones of our workplace culture that create rewarding professional experiences. Position Description This position serves as a key contributor in shaping the real estate team’s strategies. This role requires advanced analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage high complexity projects across diverse property types and investment structures. In addition to providing in depth analysis, the Lead works closely with leadership, influences decision making, and serves as an informal mentor to peers and junior analysts. The position demands specialized knowledge in real estate investments, financial structuring, and market dynamics, ensuring the real estate team continues to drive long term value creation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field required; Master’s degree or relevant certification (ARGUS) strongly preferred
5 to 8 years of experience in real estate investments, asset management, or related fields
Advanced knowledge of real estate investment structures, including joint ventures, fund level reporting, and complex financing
Expertise in dynamic modeling and valuation of diverse property types
Strong understanding of commercial leases and capital markets
High proficiency with Excel, ARGUS, CoStar and other real estate analysis tools
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence leadership and present to executive audiences
Proven ability to mentor and coach peers and junior team members
Analytical thinker with the ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems

Responsibilities

Partner with managers and directors to evaluate portfolio performance, capital allocation, and new investment opportunities, offering strategic recommendations
Lead advanced financial analysis, including dynamic modeling of property level, fund level, and structured cash flows
Manage complex assignments such as large-scale transactions, multi-asset portfolio reviews, and high visibility capital events
Serve as a subject matter expert in specialized areas of real estate management and investments
Collaborate directly with leadership to influence strategic initiatives and process improvements
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development within the real estate team
Conduct deep dive market research, develop investment theses, and present findings to senior leadership and investment committees
Contribute to quarterly and annual reporting by creating complex valuation and cash flow analyses into reports as insight for the executive team
Enhance portfolio management reporting tools, ensuring accuracy for decision making
Support strategic projects requiring collaboration across departments
Lead knowledge sharing initiatives, including training sessions, documentation, and best practices