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Kroll

Analyst, Real Estate Advisory

Houston, TX · On-site

Join Kroll's Global Real Estate Advisory team and gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of ... Review industry surveys and benchmarks, economic and demographic trends * Assist with preparing and ...

Kroll

Analyst, Real Estate Advisory

Houston, TX · On-site

Join Kroll's Global Real Estate Advisory team and gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of ... Review industry surveys and benchmarks, economic and demographic trends * Assist with preparing and ...

Howard Hughes

Real Estate Associate

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

Review industry standards, surveys, benchmarks, and economic trends. * Validate asset-level rent ... Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. * 2-5 years ...

Cybercoders

Real Estate Analyst

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$110K - $130K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, or related field. * 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, investments, capital markets, or asset management.

XPO

Analyst, Real Estate - Hybrid

Ann Arbor, MI · Hybrid

Bachelors degree (Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics) or equivalent experience * 2 Years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Highly Preferred qualifications:

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Real Estate Development & Acquisitions Analys

East Lake Management

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Real Estate Development & Acquisitions Analyst


Location: Chicago, IL

Position Overview

• The Analyst will support acquisitions and development activities across the full lifecycle of multifamily projects.

• This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership in a lean, execution-focused environment with the expectation to contribute quickly and take ownership.


Underwriting & Analysis

• Lead underwriting and financial analysis for acquisitions and development opportunities

• Build and maintain financial models (ground-up, value-add, recapitalizations)

• Analyze key metrics including IRR, yield, and sensitivities

• Evaluate new opportunities and support pipeline management


Deal Execution

• Support transactions from initial evaluation through closing

• Assist in structuring debt, JV equity, and capital stack

• Prepare investment committee and lender/investor materials

• Coordinate due diligence and third-party reports


Development & Market Exposure

• Maintain development budgets and track performance vs. underwriting

• Support lender reporting and key project milestones

• Analyze markets, rent comps, and supply pipeline

• Support sourcing and evaluate new opportunities


Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in real estate, investment banking, or private equity

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field

• Strong financial modeling skills and understanding of real estate finance


Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency (required)

• Ability to build and audit financials models independently with limited oversight


What We Offer

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and investment decisions

• Broad experience across acquisitions and development

• Competitive base salary + benefits


Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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