Financial Analyst (Multi-Family)

Financial Analyst Opportunity

Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to support the financial and operational performance of a diverse real estate portfolio across private equity and non-traded REIT platforms. This role reports directly to the Assistant Vice President and offers hands-on exposure to asset management, financial analysis, and value-creation initiatives across multiple property types. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation in real estate asset management.

What You'll Do

As a Financial Analyst, you will partner closely with Asset Managers and cross-functional teams to analyze performance, support investment decisions, and help execute asset-level business plans. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with asset management, property management, accounting, operations, and due diligence teams to gather data and perform financial analyses that support decision-making
• Assist in the review of annual operating and capital budgets, including analysis of revenue, operating expenses, and capital expenditure (CapEx) projections
• Prepare and maintain cost/benefit analyses for CapEx and property improvement projects
• Track progress and performance of CapEx and value-add initiatives
• Analyze monthly and quarterly operating statements, comparing actual performance to budgets and original investment projections
• Support hold/sell analyses and other investment-level evaluations
• Assist with property dispositions, including due diligence coordination, transaction support, and responding to broker and buyer requests
• Create, monitor, and report on key performance metrics at the asset and portfolio level
• Conduct site inspections as needed (travel required)

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel required for site visits
• Up to 10% travel, including day trips and occasional overnight stays (1–3 nights)

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered

Experience

• 0–1 years of finance or accounting experience preferred
• Real estate–related experience is a plus, but not required

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of financial concepts such as NOI, IRR, cash-on-cash returns, discounted cash flow, and present value
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required
• Familiarity with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Inland

• Gain exposure to institutional real estate asset management
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment
• Opportunity to develop technical, analytical, and industry-specific skills
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Annual Base Salary Range: $ 66,000-$75,000. This position is eligible to participate in the company's annual discretionary bonus program.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full-time employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity
• Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave

We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening is performed on all new hires, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes. We are an E-Verify employer.