Financial Analyst

Are you looking to launch your career in commercial real estate finance and asset management? Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation is seeking a motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to join our Asset Management team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across private equity and non-traded REIT investments.Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Asset Management, you will work alongside experienced asset managers and cross-functional teams to analyze property performance, support investment decisions, and help drive value creation throughout the portfolio.What You'll DoAs a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in evaluating property and portfolio performance by:

Assisting Asset Managers with financial analysis and strategic projectsReviewing annual operating and capital budgets, including revenue, expense, and capital expenditure projectionsCreating and maintaining financial models and cost-benefit analyses for capital improvement and property enhancement projectsMonitoring the progress of capital expenditure (CapEx) and value-add initiativesAnalyzing monthly and quarterly property operating results against budgets and investment projectionsPreparing hold versus sell analyses to support investment decisionsSupporting property dispositions through due diligence coordination, transaction management, and broker information requestsDeveloping reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards that track key portfolio performance metricsCollaborating with teams across asset management, property management, accounting, operations, and acquisitions

What We're Looking ForEducation

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field

Experience

0 to 1 year of finance, accounting, or analytical experienceInternship experience in commercial real estate, finance, investments, accounting, or related fields is a plus

Skills & Qualifications

Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilitiesIntermediate Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, and financial analysisUnderstanding of financial concepts such as:

Net Operating Income (NOI)Cash-on-Cash ReturnsInternal Rate of Return (IRR)Present ValueDiscounted Cash Flow (DCF)

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamStrong communication and organizational skillsFamiliarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat preferred

Why Join Inland?

Gain exposure to institutional-quality commercial real estate investmentsWork directly with experienced asset management professionalsDevelop expertise in financial analysis, portfolio management, and investment strategyBuild a strong foundation for a long-term career in commercial real estate, private equity, or investment management

Travel

Occasional travel (up to 10%) for property visits and site inspections, including periodic overnight travel

If you're eager to build your career in commercial real estate and enjoy working with data, financial analysis, and investment strategy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and grow your career with Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation.