Associate, Asset Management

Keller Augusta • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 3d ago

Company Overview:

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Chicago, our client is a strategically integrated real estate investment firm specializing in private and public market opportunities. Our client tactically invests across the U.S. real estate ecosystem. The firm actively invests across property types and geographies as well as throughout the four quadrants of real estate: public, private, debt, and equity. Our client has a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that rewards hard work and integrity and provides continued opportunities for professional growth.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Associate to join the Asset Management team of our private equity real estate investment group. Reporting directly to the Head of Asset Management, this role will interact with senior leaders across the firm to maximize the value of our portfolio. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and embrace the opportunity to leverage their analytic skills in a dynamic environment across a variety of property types and geographies.

Responsibilities:

Generate property or portfolio pro forma and return analyses to evaluate leasing, redevelopment, disposition, refinancing, and recapitalization opportunities
Review monthly/weekly property performance reports, identifying key trends and opportunities for strategic improvements
Share insights from property performance reports and monthly management reports with senior asset managers
Reconcile debt, equity, and construction draws for capital projects, ground-up developments, or redevelopment
Prepare quarterly asset valuations and external investor reports summarizing performance and market dynamics
Interface with brokers, joint venture partners, attorneys, lenders, property managers, and other market participants
Conduct in-depth property-level, market, and industry due diligence

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of experience in real estate asset management, acquisitions, or debt origination
Strong proficiency in Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
Proven financial and cash flow modeling skills
Argus or other software experience beneficial
Excellent oral and written communication; will be required to engage with both internal and external stakeholders
Strong attention to detail, desire to learn, and ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Willingness to work in Chicago and travel to tour properties and markets