Company Overview:
Interra Realty, established in 2010, is a leading firm specializing in multifamily brokerage services within the Chicagoland area. Our team, led by Managing Partner Patrick Kennelly and Managing Director Paul Waterloo, boasts a collaborative partnership since 2017, with Associate Nathan Zito joining in 2022. Collectively, we bring over two decades of expertise, with a focus on the major suburban counties and Northwest Chicago. Our accomplishments were recently recognized with the Illinois Real Estate Journal’s Brokerage Team of the Year award in 2023.
Position Summary:
The Operations & Financial Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting our brokerage team by providing in-depth financial analysis, market research, and process optimization. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset to enhance the team’s efficiency and success. The program is a three year, in depth education to the investment real estate industry. The program is designed for individuals who aspire to pursue an entrepreneurial path and a career in Investment Real Estate but wish to be paid to learn. Note: This position is in office only; remote candidates will not be considered.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
- Market Analysis: Monitoring sales and financing activities within target markets, compiling trend reports to inform and educate prospects and clients.
- Financial Underwriting: Conducting property valuations and preparing Offering Memorandums, utilizing tools such as Excel and Buildout software.
- Database Management: Ensuring the accuracy of our existing database, expanding into strategic markets, and organizing weekly call lists for team members.
- Process Management: Overseeing due diligence processes, tracking key dates from contract to closing, and streamlining client deliveries.
- Team Support: Assisting with property tours for clients, prospective buyers, appraisers, lenders and inspectors.
- Marketing Liaison: Collaborating with the marketing team to translate data into impactful marketing materials.
- Efficiency Improvement: Identifying opportunities to optimize team processes and exploring AI applications to enhance productivity.
Key Qualifications:
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Effective communication abilities, both written and verbal
- Ability to work behind the scenes to drive team success
- Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) is a plus
- Positive attitude with a problem-solving approach
- Enjoys contributing to a collaborative office environment
In addition, an Illinois Real Estate Sales License will be required, which may be obtained following job acceptance.