Financial Analyst
Research Associate, Chicago
Portfolio Lease Administrator
Kennedy Associates: A Great Place to Work
Financial Analyst
We are seeking an energetic real estate professional at our downtown Seattle corporate headquarters. The Financial Analyst assists senior asset management
executives by conducting financial analyses, assembling reports, monitoring operations, and implementing actions to achieve expected returns.
Responsibilities
- A Financial Analyst works on all the business aspects of a 15 to 20 property portfolio located in the western United States
- This individual's responsibilities will include financial projections and valuations, lease analysis, budget review, credit analysis, and due diligence
projects
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or economics—MBA would be a plus
- He or she will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, be able to work independently, and have demonstrated analytical ability
- Candidate will be skilled in Excel, Argus, and MS Word
- One to three years of experience in commercial real estate or finance or equivalent university coursework is desirable
- The desire to progress to an asset manager position will be viewed as a positive
Research Associate, Chicago
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to help analyze and interpret economic,
commercial real estate, and capital markets data and trends. The successful candidate must have strong data management skills, including experience working with
Microsoft Access, SQL, and VBA. The primary responsibilities of the associate are to manage information, conduct quantitative analyses and help monitor the real estate
property markets in support of the firms existing portfolios and future investments. This position is located in the Chicago area and may involve up to 20%
travel.
Responsibilities
- Help develop and manage the firm’s proprietary databases and models that identify various influences on real estate performance
- Perform real estate market research to support the Firm’s investment management decisions, including portfolio management, acquisitions/dispositions,
and property management
- Conduct market analysis, which focuses on real estate, economic and demographic trends and write overviews that summarize the results of this research
Qualifications
- The successful candidate will have a minimum of one to two years of experience in real estate property market, financial or economic analysis with strong
quantitative and computer skills
- Ideal candidate will have a Masters Degree in Real Estate, Economics, Geography or related field, but unique candidates with a Bachelors Degree may be
considered
- Knowledge the VBA and the SQL query language are required, and knowledge of ESRI ArcMap and/or additional Visual Basic skills are a plus
- Must also possess excellent verbal and written communication and have a high attention to details
- A strong knowledge of the Windows environment and Microsoft products including Excel, PowerPoint and Access is also necessary
- Demonstrated skill at creative problem solving and deductive reasoning
Portfolio Lease Administrator
We are seeking an energetic real estate professional at our downtown Seattle corporate headquarters.
The Portfolio Lease Administrator is responsible for the accuracy and timely delivery of all leasing activity information.
Responsibilities
- Continuously maintain Leasing Activity Tracking Report (LATR) to reflect accurate information for all leasing activity for every Asset Manager
- Prepare month-end LATR for review and finalization
- Coordinate the distribution of all leasing documents to Property Management firms
- Coordinate the lease abstract process
- Ensure all month-end leasing statistics and information are accurate and timely
- Prepare all leasing statistics sections of quarterly Management Reports
- Prepare leasing statistics reports including ad-hoc requests
- Work with property management firms to ensure all database attributes, dates, charges, recoveries, etc. are set up consistent with the lease agreement
- Review monthly verification leasing report
- Coordinate monthly Leasing Meeting
- Special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing commercial real estate leases
- He or she will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, be able to work independently, and have demonstrated analytical ability
- Candidate will be skilled in Excel, and MS Word, with experience in MRI a plus
People are drawn to work at Kennedy for several key reasons:
· Ability to Have a Direct and Immediate Impact – Despite our size and history, there is not a lot of hierarchy. You do the work—but you’re
also the one coming up with ideas that drive our business forward whether you are in Acquisitions, Asset Management, RPI, or other areas
· Commitment to Highest Level of Ethical Behavior – Kennedy’s business success is built on one asset: our reputation for conduct in accordance
with the highest level of business ethics
· Commitment to Sustainable Development – Kennedy is an industry leading advocate for “green” development and management. As a founding member
of the Green Building Finance Consortium, Kennedy has played an active role in defining green building practices and evaluating the investment
fiduciary’s role as it pertains to “investing in green.” We were recently named one of nine global winners in the inaugural Sustainable Cities Award
sponsored by the Financial Times and Urban Land Institute. For more information, visit www.greenbuildingfc.com
· Competitive Salary and Benefits Package – We offer a competitive compensation package including salary and bonus potential. We also offer
above-market benefits including 401k match, education reimbursement, free parking, and much more
The reasons people stay at Kennedy include:
· Continuing Rewards – We work to make sure that our salary, benefits, and other rewards stay competitive and reward employees for driving the
company forward.
· Developing People – With our emphasis on growing and promoting from within, Kennedy supports tuition reimbursement, professional certification,
and ongoing career development opportunities.
· A Collaborative and Collegial Work Environment – People work across groups and departments, come together in regular company meetings and
informal gatherings, and respect each other.
· Work Life Balance – Our focus is on employees having a productive work life which comes only if they can balance it against their home lives.
People are encouraged to work hard and work smart.
Kennedy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including parking or bus pass. A core operating principle for the company is our commitment
to Responsible Property Investing (RPI), which considers environmental and social ramifications—as well as fiduciary responsibilities—in managing real
estate investments. We were recently named one of nine global winners in the inaugural Sustainable Cities Award sponsored by the Financial Times and
Urban Land Institute.
To apply or for more information, please send résumé with letter of interest and salary requirements to
jobs@kennedyusa.com.
We are always interested in reviewing applications from those interested in commercial real estate career opportunities at Kennedy Associates.
Send résumé with letter of interest and salary requirements to jobs@kennedyusa.com.
Kennedy Associates Real Estate Counsel, LP appreciates your interest and consideration of our company. We regret that we will not be able
to respond to every résumé submission. Only those candidates who best meet our needs will be contacted. Again, thank you for your
consideration.