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AIR Communities

Multifamily housing REIT and operator

Investments Analyst

Real Estate DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$95k - $105k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, accounting, business, or a related analytical field is required.
  • Zero to two or more years of relevant experience in real estate investments, acquisitions, asset management, investment banking, deal advisory, transaction services, valuation, private equity, or a comparable analytical finance role is required.
  • Advanced financial modeling skills are required, including discounted cash flow analysis, return metrics, debt and equity structures, scenario analysis, and transaction-level underwriting.
  • A strong technical foundation is required to evaluate investment opportunities, identify key risks and value drivers, and translate complex analysis into clear recommendations.
  • The role requires exceptional attention to detail, judgment, and ownership, and the ability to produce polished, executive-ready work under tight timelines.
  • Professional presence and strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including the confidence and maturity to interact with senior leaders, investment partners, and external counterparties.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support real estate investment underwriting, including detailed financial models, sensitivity analyses, valuation work, and investment returns analysis for acquisitions, dispositions, value-add, yield-oriented, and opportunistic strategies.
  • Lead internal reporting processes and deliverables.
  • Work within and refine complex Excel-based models with a high degree of accuracy, technical rigor, and attention to detail.
  • Support acquisition and disposition processes from initial screening through closing, including diligence, pricing analysis, buyer feedback tracking, valuation support, and recommendation materials.
  • Review and analyze offering materials, broker packages, diligence information, third-party reports, market data, and internal operating assumptions.
  • Manage multiple live deal workstreams with urgency, precision, and ownership in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
  • Support creation of Investment Committee materials, transaction summaries, executive presentations, and supporting analyses for senior AIR and Blackstone stakeholders.
  • Translate complex financial analysis into clear, concise recommendations that support investment decision-making.
  • Communicate professionally with internal leaders and external parties, including brokers, operators, appraisers, consultants, lenders, and third-party vendors.
  • Analyze market fundamentals, capital markets trends, demographic data, competitive positioning, and submarket or micro-location dynamics.
  • Partner closely with Blackstone investment professionals and AIR’s Transaction Management, Operations, Asset Management, Capital, and market leadership teams.
  • Contribute to special projects related to investment strategy, portfolio growth, process improvement, business intelligence, and team infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications

  • Direct multifamily, residential, or broader commercial real estate transaction experience is preferred.
  • Experience supporting acquisitions, dispositions, Investment Committee materials, valuation analysis, diligence, or transaction execution is preferred.
  • Experience with real estate data platforms, business intelligence tools, or investment management systems is preferred.
  • Some travel may be required depending on team needs.

About the Company

AIR Communities

Multifamily housing REIT and operator

AIR Communities owns and operates a large, diversified portfolio of multifamily apartment communities across the United States. It earns most of its revenue from rental income, with additional activity from property acquisitions and dispositions to optimize the portfolio. The company buys, owns, and manages apartment properties at scale to keep occupancy high and generate steady cash flow, with its shares traded on the NYSE under symbol AIRC to provide public market liquidity and relatively low financial leverage. Its goal is to deliver stable, high-quality residential communities and efficient operations that provide predictable returns for investors through rental income and portfolio management.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
Founded
1994

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