Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst | The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., likely located in the Greater Chicago Area. The company is seeking an early-career finance professional to join its Asset Management team. This position is crucial for evaluating portfolio performance, analyzing investment opportunities, and supporting strategic decisions for a diverse commercial real estate portfolio. The successful candidate will gain significant hands-on experience and contribute directly to the organization’s investment and asset management goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Greater Chicago Area
• Pay: $67203–$84000 yearly
• Team: Asset Management; works with Asset Managers and senior leadership
• Mission: Evaluate portfolio performance, analyze investment opportunities, and support strategic decisions related to a diverse commercial real estate portfolio.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Argus software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models for asset valuation, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning, including NPV, IRR, and cash flow projections.
• Asset Performance Management: Analyze asset performance through variance analysis, trend reporting, and forecasting, recommending corrective actions to improve property performance.
• Investment & Transaction Support: Assist with leasing, financing, acquisition, and disposition analyses, participating in loan document reviews and supporting property sales.
• Budgeting & Investor Relations: Partner with property management, leasing, and accounting teams to develop annual property budgets and assist with investor communications and inquiries.
• Property Oversight & Research: Conduct periodic site visits and property inspections, while also performing market research to assess demand, growth opportunities, risks, and competitive conditions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; early-career professional seeking to build a career in commercial real estate.
• Experience: 0–2 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role.
• Skills: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bonus: Experience in commercial real estate, asset management, investment analysis, or financial planning; working knowledge of Argus software; familiarity with real estate financial metrics and valuation concepts.