Investment Associate

Location Brookfield Place, New York - 225 Liberty Street, 8th Floor. Business headquartered in Chicago, IL. Position Summary The Associate, Investments plays a key role in GGP’s real‑estate investment strategy by supporting the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of opportunities across a diversified portfolio. The candidate works closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to deliver rigorous financial analysis, underwriting, and due diligence that inform investment decisions. Responsibilities Develop and maintain complex financial models for acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio analyses, ensuring integrity of structure, assumptions, and outputs. Evaluate investment opportunities through detailed cash‑flow modeling, IRR, NPV, equity multiples, and scenario‑based sensitivity assessments to inform risk‑adjusted decisions. Conduct market research, comparable analysis, and supply/demand evaluations to support underwriting assumptions and investment strategy. Assess implications of capital structure, debt financing, tax considerations, and accounting impacts on investment performance. Support the full transaction lifecycle, including sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, and closing activities. Perform and coordinate comprehensive due diligence, reviewing leases, operating statements, third‑party reports, and legal documentation. Prepare clear investment memos, committee presentations, and board materials for internal stakeholders and senior leadership. Dra fin offer letters, term sheets, and transaction summaries. Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal and external stakeholders (legal, tax, accounting, financing) throughout the transaction process. Contribute to portfolio and asset‑level analysis, providing insights on performance, value creation opportunities, and broader market trends. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field. Minimum two years of relevant experience in investment banking, real‑estate private equity, asset management, or corporate finance. Strong financial modeling and valuation skills with ability to build and interpret complex investment analyses. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience creating presentation‑ready materials. Proficient in Argus or similar real‑estate financial modeling software. Compensation Exempt. Bi‑weekly pay. Annual base salary range: $135,000 to $180,000. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning day 1. 401(k) company matching; vesting on day 1. Career development programs. Charitable donation matching. Generous paid time off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time). Paid volunteer hours. Paid parental leave. Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options. Wellness and mental health resources. Pet insurance. Childcare assistance. Commuter benefits. We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr