Analyst, Capital Markets

Location

GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 110 high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 103 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Analyst of Capital Markets plays a key part in driving the company’s real estate financing and capital markets strategy by supporting the underwriting, structuring, and execution of property-level debt transactions. The position develops financing materials, performs financial and portfolio analysis, and provides insights that inform lending and investment decisions across the portfolio. Working closely with internal teams and external capital partners, the role helps ensure financing moves efficiently from concept to closing.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and execution of loan solicitation and financing, including property underwriting, preparation of property overviews and financing packages, evaluation of lender proposals, and assistance with loan documentation and due diligence
• Partner with multiple cross-functional teams to gather required information and assemble financing request materials.
• Collaborate on the development of financing books by underwriting assets, highlighting key investment merits, and compiling information that provides lenders with a comprehensive view of market conditions, tenancy, and property performance.
• Respond to inquiries from lenders and stakeholders related to property performance, loan transactions, securitizations, and on-going compliance requirements.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting to support debt and investment analysis, leveraging third-party applications such as Chatham Direct, HFM, Excel, and BI tools.
• Coordinate and incorporate third-party reports, including engineering, environmental, seismic, zoning, and appraisal reports, to provide a comprehensive view of property and portfolio performance.
• Conduct property-level and portfolio-level financial analysis as needed, to support financing and investment decisions.
• Assist with the evaluation of potential investments and preparation of approval memos used to evaluate investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with lenders and other capital source providers following loan closing by assisting with securitization processes, reporting, and compliance questions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications          

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in real estate required.
• Experience in real estate mortgage credit with an understanding of capital structures and the loan closing process is preferred.
• Financial modeling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with Chatham Direct, Argus and PowerPoint is a plus.
• Exposure to real estate transactions including familiarity with loan documentation, underwriting, and closing processes is a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities with firm deadlines.
• Strong intellectual curiosity for the subject matter and creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, professionalism, and reliability, with a desire to learn and grow within real estate finance and capital markets as well as lead transactions.

Compensation

• Salary type: Exempt 
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Annual Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 
• Annual Bonus: 10%

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) Company matching
• 401(k) Vests on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (i.e., 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 offering
• Childcare Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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