About HCC/CCI
Henry Crown & Company/CC Industries is a Chicago-based, privately-held company that manages business, philanthropic, and family interests on behalf of a multi-generational family. The business ventures fall into broadly-defined categories: wholly-owned operating companies, public and private equity investments, and real estate. The enterprise also supports individual and collective giving through Crown Family Philanthropies and provides traditional family office services across generations. The enterprise employs approximately 350 professionals in the areas of investment management, corporate development, financial operations, tax, research and innovation, human resources, information technologies, and legal.
Why Work for Us?
We are a private enterprise with more than a 100-year legacy and track record of financial success, supporting our communities, and taking care of our employees. We plan strategically with a long-term time horizon and an integrated approach to access superior opportunities and optimize financial results. Integrity, collaboration, and dedication are cornerstones of our workplace culture that create rewarding professional experiences.
Position Description
The Analyst, Real Estate Investments will play a key role in supporting the Real Estate Team’s management of a diverse portfolio of real estate assets, including direct investments, real estate funds, and joint ventures. This position assists in the analysis and evaluation of current assets and potential acquisitions across various asset types, including office, residential, retail, and other niche sectors. The portfolio encompasses a range of investment strategies, from long-term core holdings to opportunistic development sites.
Responsibilities
- Conduct proprietary industry research and maintain reference materials for evaluating future investment opportunities
- Create and maintain analytical models to assess lease negotiations, potential sale transactions, refinances, capital improvement programs, and other capital events across the portfolio
- Support the identification and underwriting of acquisition opportunities through cash flow modeling, market research, sensitivity analyses, and preparation of memos and presentations for the investment committee
- Aggregate valuation and cash flow data for quarterly reporting to the FP&A team
- Research niche investment sectors, market trends, and overall economic outlook
- Assist with property-specific thesis development and market research
- Update annual property budgets and revise property financial forecasts as needed
- Assist in the development, set up, and maintenance of the real estate portfolio management reporting tools and templates
- Coordinate all real estate department reporting for integration with organization-wide reporting requirements
- Provide analytical support for evaluation of new and existing investments
- Assist Associates with internal tracking of deal flow
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
- 1-3 years of related experience in finance, real estate, or related field
- Understanding of basic finance concepts, including real estate metrics such as internal rate of return (IRR) and multiple on invested capital (MOIC)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ARGUS preferred
- Knowledge of commercial leases preferred
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency
- Enthusiasm and a demonstrated interest in real estate
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to organizational policies and procedures
The Starting Salary Range: $100k-$115k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. To see an overview of all our benefits please go to our career portal here.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals experiencing disability and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HCC/CCI we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
