Deal Analyst
GGP · Chicago, IL · 4 days ago
Business Development$65k–$90k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare lease proposal packets, presentations, and supporting materials for potential retailers.
- Compile, maintain, and regularly update site and marketing materials for assigned leasing portfolio.
- Review existing lease agreements and prepare clear summaries of key terms and conditions.
- Collect and analyze data from a variety of internal and external databases and sources to support leasing proposals, presentations, and retailer discussions.
- Collect, review, and analyze lease data such as rent, sales, lease terms, comparable retailer information for accuracy and resolve discrepancies as needed.
- Prepare lease deal packets and summary sheets for submission and approval to the Executive Lease Committee or other designated approval groups.
- Obtain and organize required lease exhibits and supporting materials from internal and external sources in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate status records, follow up on outstanding items, and provide regular updates to assigned leasing professionals.
- Document departmental processes and procedures, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the implementation of approved process enhancements.
- Assist with the rollout and adoption of new or revised processes across cross-functional teams.
- Research, prepare, edit, and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, presentations, and other business materials.
- Support daily leasing team operations, including scheduling, expense reporting, meeting and logistics coordination, and completion of required business reports.
- Organize and maintain complex, confidential, and time-sensitive information with high degree of accuracy while coordinating multiple concurrent assignments and deadlines.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED required.
- An associate’s degree required; a bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, leasing coordination, or real estate operations role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data modeling, complex formulas) strongly preferred due to the data analysis requirements of this role.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams accurately and on deadline.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities with a sense of urgency, reprioritizing effectively in response to shifting business needs.
- Ability to rapidly absorb and apply new information across multiple concurrent projects and property portfolios.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise summaries for leasing professionals and senior leadership.