Sr. Analyst, Asset Management & Operations
Magnolia Capital Sr. Analyst, Asset Management & Operations
Magnolia Capital (“Magnolia”) is a Chicago-based real estate investment firm focused on finding and creating value within the residential real estate space. Magnolia was founded in 2016 with a focused vision to redefine rental housing investing through empowering a world-class real estate team with a technology-forward platform and sound investment principles unseen elsewhere in the industry. Magnolia is building a talented, highly motivated team of experts and a best-in class, data driven platform that will allow the firm to create exceptional results for its stakeholders- customers, partners, associates, and shareholders alike.
Magnolia, along with its multifamily and single-family operations and property management brands (STYL Residential and National Home Rentals), manages wholly- or partially owned properties across the U.S., that are thoughtfully designed to be beautiful, community-spirited and create an elevated living experience.
Magnolia offers the culture and opportunity of an entrepreneurial start-up, supported by the scale, stability, and capital resources typically found in a seasoned business.
For more information visit: www.magnoliacap.com or www.nationalhomerentals.com
Job Summary
Magnolia Capital is looking for a highly motivated and entrepreneurial minded self-starter to fill an open Analyst, Asset Management and Operations position within the firm’s Multifamily group. This is a high visibility and high impact position for a cutting edge, fast growing private equity multifamily firm. We are seeking candidates who are highly intelligent, adaptable, creative, and like to be part of a team that seeks to solve hard problems which disrupt the status quo in the industry. In this position, you will work closely with senior and executive leadership across all business verticals, including investments, asset management, operations, and technology departments to identify, solve, and execute on tactical strategic initiatives. The Analyst will be expected to dissect unique business cases, aggregate, and analyze data from disparate sources, articulate thoughtful recommendations, and implement proposed solutions to drive strategic growth aligned with corporate goals.
Magnolia Capital is looking for a highly motivated and entrepreneurial minded self-starter to fill an open Analyst, Asset Management and Operations position within the firm’s Multifamily group. This is a high visibility and high impact position for a cutting edge, fast growing private equity multifamily firm. We are seeking candidates who are highly intelligent, adaptable, creative, and like to be part of a team that seeks to solve hard problems which disrupt the status quo in the industry. In this position, you will work closely with senior and executive leadership across all business verticals, including investments, asset management, operations, and technology departments to identify, solve, and execute on tactical strategic initiatives. The Analyst will be expected to dissect unique business cases, aggregate, and analyze data from disparate sources, articulate thoughtful recommendations, and implement proposed solutions to drive strategic growth aligned with corporate goals.
The position is based out of Magnolia Capital's HQ in Chicago, IL.
Essential Job Duties
- Collaborate with key corporate and property level stakeholders to identify business needs, prioritize solutions, develop standard operating procedures, and champion adoption of business initiatives.
- Assist with the integration and implementation of proprietary software and leading 3rd party technology to create alpha for Magnolia’s Investment, Asset Management, Operations, and Centralized Operations platforms.
- Prepare complex analyses of key performance indicators to identify operational trends, derive actionable insights and propose solutions for enhancing property and portfolio financial outcomes.
- Contribute to new business development and fundraising efforts fueling corporate growth and AUM.
- Generate annual budgets and business plans, perform financial variance analyses, track industry benchmarks, and collaborate with onsite property teams to ensure to defined performance goals are met/exceeded.
- Consolidate regular and ad-hoc reporting packages, communicate performance results, and manage relationship with external investor partners.
- Partner with internal teams across Operations, Revenue Management, Marketing, Capital Projects, Design, HR, and Technology to drive outperformance to investment underwriting.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Real Estate
- Preference for 1-2 years of internship experience in a Real Estate Investment, Asset Management, or similar function.
- Familiarity with the general principles of real estate, including operations and analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, value creation, property management and general accounting.
- Ability to communicate complex issues effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, Outlook).
- Excellent time management, and ability to identify process improvements and efficiencies.
- Ability to effectively multi-task, while maintaining accuracy and quality of work product.
- Strong self-starter that thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment with multiple and evolving priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to effectively problem solve and work both collaboratively and independently as warranted.
- Ability to lead a project team to achieve desired outcomes both in-person and in a virtual setting.
- Openness and eagerness to learn quickly and take on additional responsibility.
Base Salary Range
The expected base salary for this position is $80,000+. The actual salary offered may differ based on several factors, such as education and experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
The expected base salary for this position is $80,000+. The actual salary offered may differ based on several factors, such as education and experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
What We Offer
Magnolia Capital offers competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and ambitious growth plans. We offer the following: medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible time off, business casual attire, volunteer days, and more!
Magnolia Capital offers competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and ambitious growth plans. We offer the following: medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible time off, business casual attire, volunteer days, and more!
Promoting our associates’ career growth and providing opportunities for advancement is a cornerstone value of our company. Our entrepreneurial culture will allow for the best and brightest talent to excel in an entrepreneurial setting, while our institutional funding and experience will offer the ability to execute an ambitious growth plan for the company.
Magnolia Capital is an equal opportunity employer. Magnolia Capital prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
