Full-Time

Investment Senior Analyst

The Scion Group

The Scion Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Student housing owner, operator, advisor

Compensation Overview

$100k - $125k/yr

+ Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Real Estate (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or similar STEM programs with 1-2 years of professional experience.
  • Advanced financial modeling; High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
  • Infrequent travel may be required occasionally (5-10% in a year)
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and maintain complex financial models to analyze prospective real estate acquisition opportunities under various investment structures and sensitivities.
  • Perform sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess the impact of different market conditions, financing terms, and property improvements on investment returns.
  • Gather and evaluate economic, demographic, industry specific, and macro fundamental data to aid senior management in effective business decisions.
  • Collaborate with other members of the investment team to analytically support various investment optimization and portfolio management initiatives.
  • Conduct general portfolio management analysis and provide work product on an established, recurring frequency to internal and external stake holders.
  • Leverage presentation software, data visualization techniques, and communication skills to generate internal and external reports to drive investment analysis.
  • Assist in conducting transaction due diligence by compiling, reviewing, and summarizing various property level reports, documents, contracts, and financials; additionally support teams through the organization of documentation for consumption across various acquisition streams.
  • Establish workflow with asset management and property operations upon asset transition
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of and experience with commercial real estate fundamentals and investment principles is a plus.

The Scion Group owns, operates, and advises on student housing across North America, using a portfolio of four brands to offer options from budget to upscale and to tailor living experiences. Its properties generate rental income, while it also provides advisory services to universities and property owners to improve student housing offerings. The company combines property management with strategic consulting and a multi-brand approach to meet diverse campus needs with local relevance at scale. Its goal is to improve the student living experience across campuses by delivering high-quality, varied housing options and expert guidance.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ares partnership expands capital access for off-campus acquisitions in strong university markets.
  • Scion owns more than 105,000 beds, enabling operating leverage and cross-sell opportunities.
  • Institutional demand for student housing supports continued portfolio expansion and advisory mandates.

What critics are saying

  • Heavy acquisition activity raises integration risk and strains operating systems.
  • Cooling rent growth compresses returns on expensive portfolio buys.
  • Concentration in student housing leaves Scion exposed to enrollment declines and campus supply shocks.

What makes The Scion Group unique

  • Founded in 1999, Scion focuses exclusively on student housing advisory, ownership, and operations.
  • Scion combines national scale with local execution across 90 U.S. markets.
  • Scion Advisory has analyzed more than 300 campus housing markets.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity Leave

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
Student Housing Business
Mar 29th, 2026
ACC names Chelsea Bennett vice president, public-private partnerships and business development.

ACC names Chelsea Bennett vice president, public-private partnerships and business development. March 29, 2026 Austin, Texas - American Campus Communities (ACC) has named Chelsea Bennett to the role of vice president of public-private partnerships and business development. She joins the Austin, Texas-based firm with nearly 15 years of experience in higher education. Bennett previously served as vice president of advisory services with The Scion Group.

Global Ship Lease, Inc.
Jun 18th, 2025
Joint Venture Pays $262M for Oxford Student Housing Assets

Morgan Stanley Investment Management and The Scion Group jointly acquired a portfolio of student housing communities in Oxford, Mississippi, for a combined investment of $262 million.

Multi-Housing News
Dec 6th, 2024
Blue Vista, Clarion Acquire 2,787-Bed Student Portfolio

In another notable transaction, The Scion Group and an unnamed institutional investor purchased 14 student assets for $893 million from Harrison Street.

Dartmouth College
Oct 31st, 2024
Summit on Juniper Gets New Operating Company

An affiliate of The Scion Group has acquired the Lebanon, N.H., apartment complex.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 7th, 2024
CORRECTING and REPLACING Walker & Dunlop Funds $380M for Student Housing Credit Facility

This latest financing marks a significant milestone as Walker & Dunlop has now originated over $3 billion in debt for The Scion Group.