Senior Analyst/ Associate, Acquisitions

LaSalle Investment Management • Chicago, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LaSalle Investment Management is currently seeking a Senior Analyst/Associate to join its Acquisitions Group in the firm’s Chicago, IL office. This role will assist in the evaluation of a wide variety of commercial real estate investments, providing exposure to all property types and varied risk profiles (core, value-add and opportunistic) and geographic regions across the United States. The group offers a fast-paced work environment, with responsibilities varying by day and client. The Senior Analyst / Associate will provide assistance on a wide range of functions from initial underwriting to closing transactions, with a primary focus on Argus and Excel-based analysis of real estate acquisitions and dispositions and reviewing due diligence materials on active investments. This position is available due to the significant and continued growth in LaSalle’s commingled funds and separate account mandates, providing attractive long-term career opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in commercial real estate transactions, asset management and/or investment sales
• Advanced proficiency in Argus and Excel modeling is required
• Strong financial and analytical ability with solid organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and drive are essential candidate qualities
• Candidates must also possess solid leadership capabilities, an enthusiastic attitude, and a confident personality
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience across multiple product types (office, multifamily, industrial, retail) is preferred
• experience modeling joint ventures with distribution waterfalls is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist team members with evaluating and underwriting potential acquisitions on behalf of the firm’s commingled funds and separate accounts
• Perform complex financial analyses, including Argus valuation models and Excel-based underwriting pro-formas, cash flow projections and sensitivity analyses
• Assist with managing the due diligence process, including the review and analysis of leases, operating information, legal documentation, and other investment-related materials
• Gather and evaluate economic and market data
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of investment memoranda to the firm’s Investment Committee

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans
• Generous paid time-off, including paid company holidays
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care/wellness programs
• Financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match, flexible spending accounts or a health savings account
• This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus subject to the terms and conditions of the LaSalle Bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees