Financial Analyst (Multi-Family)

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