What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst position at Glenstar?
Glenstar is seeking to hire an experienced and committed Analyst to help support the Asset Management, Acquisitions and Development teams in its Chicago office.
About Glenstar
Founded 20 years ago, Glenstar is a Chicago-based, national commercial real estate firm specializing in trendsetting industrial developments, reimagined best-in-class office buildings and unique multifamily projects. We have successfully developed or redeveloped more than $2 billion in commercial space, comprising 10 million square feet across the U.S.
Glenstar specializes in strategic repositioning, value-add investing and development of institutional quality commercial real estate across multiple property types. The firm provides the following services in-house:
- Acquisitions
- Asset Management
- Construction and Design
- Development
- Property Management
- Leasing
Responsibilities
- Work on projects involving various disciplines including asset management, acquisitions, finance, dispositions and development
- Manage and update Excel and ARGUS models for real estate assets and conduct a variety of financial analysis
- Become part of a multifunctional team with direct exposure to senior management
- Perform various market research activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of previous experience in real estate or finance
- Passion for real estate, strong ownership mentality and ability to quickly grasp complex topics
- Experience in financial modeling with ARGUS and Excel
- Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment
- Excellent communication skills, team orientation, creativity
- Willingness to learn, grow and take on responsibility
- Ability to multitask and cope with competing priorities
- Local market knowledge preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Solid understanding of real estate finance
- Ability to perform a variety of duties and responsibilities with a high standard of accuracy, attention to detail, and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadline