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 Do
As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in evaluating property and portfolio performance by:

Assisting Asset Managers with financial analysis and strategic projects
Reviewing annual operating and capital budgets, including revenue, expense, and capital expenditure projections
Creating and maintaining financial models and cost-benefit analyses for capital improvement and property enhancement projects
Monitoring the progress of capital expenditure (CapEx) and value-add initiatives
Analyzing monthly and quarterly property operating results against budgets and investment projections
Preparing hold versus sell analyses to support investment decisions
Supporting property dispositions through due diligence coordination, transaction management, and broker information requests
Developing reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards that track key portfolio performance metrics
Collaborating with teams across asset management, property management, accounting, operations, and acquisitions

What We're Looking For
Education

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

Experience

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

Skills & Qualifications

Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities
Intermediate Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, and financial analysis
Understanding of financial concepts such as:

Net Operating Income (NOI)
Cash-on-Cash Returns
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Present Value
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

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

Why Join Inland?

Gain exposure to institutional-quality commercial real estate investments
Work directly with experienced asset management professionals
Develop expertise in financial analysis, portfolio management, and investment strategy
Build 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.