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Inland Real Estate Investment CorporationCommercial Real Estate Investment

Financial Analyst

Location

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-2 years

Compensation

$67.2K - $84K per year

Posted

12h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Financial Analyst will support the Asset Management team, focusing on financial modeling, investment analysis, and reporting for a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate. This role involves evaluating portfolio performance, analyzing investment opportunities, and assisting with strategic decisions related to property management and investor relations.

Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation is seeking a motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to join our Asset Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career finance professional to gain hands-on experience supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate investments across multiple markets and property types.


The Financial Analyst will work closely with Asset Managers and senior leadership to evaluate portfolio performance, analyze investment opportunities, and support strategic decisions related to leasing, financing, acquisitions, and dispositions. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to build a career in commercial real estate investment and asset management.


What You'll Do
Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Develop and maintain financial models to support asset valuation, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.

  • Analyze asset performance through variance analysis, trend reporting, and forecasting.

  • Model investment returns, including NPV, IRR, cash flow projections, and investment yields.

  • Track property and portfolio performance against financial forecasts and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Asset Management Support

  • Support the day-to-day management of a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate assets.

  • Review operating expenses and identify opportunities to improve property performance.

  • Evaluate tenant financial strength, market rental rates, vacancies, demographic trends, and competitive market conditions.

  • Conduct market research to assess demand, growth opportunities, risks, and new supply influences.

Investment & Transaction Support

  • Assist with leasing, financing, acquisition, and disposition analyses.

  • Participate in loan document reviews from application through closing.

  • Review and monitor leases, lease modifications, management agreements, partnership agreements, and other legal documents.

  • Support property sales by coordinating due diligence materials, communicating with brokers, and assisting throughout the closing process.

Budgeting & Investor Relations

  • Partner with property management, leasing, and accounting teams to develop annual property budgets.

  • Analyze expenses and future operational needs to support budgeting efforts.

  • Assist with investor communications, including preparing investor letters, presentations, and conference call materials.

  • Help respond to investor and advisor inquiries.

Property Inspections

  • Conduct periodic site visits and property inspections as needed.

Qualifications
Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

  • 0–2 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role.

  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • 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.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel, including day and overnight trips, may be required (approximately 10–15%).


Why Join Inland?

At Inland, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of commercial real estate investments while working alongside experienced industry professionals. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop financial modeling expertise, investment analysis skills, and asset management experience within a dynamic and growing organization.

Updated 12h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Financial Analysis • 1+ yrs
Financial Modeling • 1+ yrs
Investment Analysis • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Excel • 1+ yrs
Analytical Skills • 1+ yrs
Asset Management • 1+ yrs
Valuation Concepts • 1+ yrs
Argus • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-2 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Sales & Business Dev
Real Estate & Facilities

Industries

Real Estate & PropTech
Finance & Banking

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$67.2K - $84K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationOak Brook, Illinois, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalLow3/10
cognitiveHigh9/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation

Team size

Growing team

Location

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation is seeking a motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to join our Asset Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career finance professional to gain hands-on experience supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate investments across multiple markets and property types.

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Financial Analyst

Oak Brook, Illinois, United StatesFull Time