Associate Asset Manager/Investment Associate
$95k - $110k USD
We are seeking a motivated and analytically driven Associate Asset Manager / Investment Associate to join our Investment Management team in Chicago, IL. This in-office position supports fund managers and asset managers in evaluating and managing a national portfolio of primarily office and industrial assets, with potential exposure to medical office, retail, and multifamily investments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in real estate investment underwriting, financial modeling, and asset strategy execution. This is a hands-on role offering broad exposure to acquisitions, repositioning, asset management, financing, and dispositions within an SEC-registered investment advisory platform managing over $5.0 billion in assets.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with brokers and regional staff across the U.S. to support the review, underwriting, and due diligence of new real estate acquisitions.
- Assist with the execution of asset-level strategies including repositioning plans, refinancing, and disposition efforts.
- Conduct lease analysis and evaluate financing structures to understand their impact on asset and portfolio value.
- Prepare and review internal valuations and third-party appraisals to support investment decisions.
- Create market research reports, acquisition memos, and investment recommendations for internal and client use.
- Track market data and property performance to support hold/sell analyses and ongoing portfolio assessments.
- Assist in drafting and delivering client reporting packages and supporting financial schedules.
- Support the creation of strategic business plans for assets, including cash flow projections, budget reviews, and capital planning.
- Monitor property-level performance and variances against operating and capital budgets.
Desired Competency, Experience, and Skills:
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in real estate investment analysis, acquisitions, or asset management.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and discounted cash flow analysis.
- Basic understanding of financial statements, real estate leases, and loan documentation.
- Skilled in Excel, Word, and ARGUS Enterprise; familiarity with market research tools is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present analysis and support recommendations clearly.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines across various stakeholders.
- Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate in a flat, fast-paced investment environment.
- High integrity, strong work ethic, and a genuine interest in commercial real estate investing.
This is a unique opportunity to build a career in real estate investment and asset management, working on a national platform with institutional-quality assets and exposure to strategic decision-making.
Pay Range
$95,000—$110,000 USD
About Lincoln Property Company
Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, multifamily, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-use properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 680 million square feet of commercial space. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.
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