Development Analyst

DEVELOPMENT ANALYST

JOB LOCATION - US-Chicago-IL

FUNCTION - Development

LOCATION NAME – 350 W. Hubbard St.

The Development Analyst will be responsible for supporting the development team at Related Midwest in all aspects of their projects including: financial analysis and modeling, due diligence, zoning, legal oversight, budgeting, design, construction, and leasing. This position will be based in Chicago and report to an Associate or A Vice President of Development.

• Perform financial analysis and due diligence for new investment opportunities.
• Assist with all aspects of a development: financing, entitlement / government approvals, public relations, design, leasing / marketing, and construction.
• Assist in preparing business plans, including annual operating plans, financial forecasts and strategic plans.
• Monitor construction costs, budgeting, and the timeline of deliverables.
• Research and analyze market and competitive property activity by tracking rents, sales per SF, operating costs, and competitive supply.
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors.

Desired skills and experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling (MS Excel) skills are a prerequisite.
• Complex thinker of high intelligence.
• Strong project management skills, results-driven, adaptable with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience, knowledge, and understanding of real estate development a plus.
• Deal instinct and owner mentality.
• Self-starting personality that can work well with limited direction.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent professional demeanor with the ability to work with a wide range of levels and management.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• High energy; possessed with drive.
• Suitability to an entrepreneurial culture that places a premium on performance.
• Ability to multi-task and shift direction easily.
• Strong sense of integrity and ethics. Values entrepreneurial environment. Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity; always seeking new approaches and challenging the organization to new levels of success.
• Bachelor’s Degree.