Experienced Investment Associate, Real Estate
About HCC/CCI
Henry Crown & Company/CC Industries is a Chicago-based, privately-held company managing business, philanthropic, and family interests for a multi-generational family. Ventures include wholly-owned operating companies, public and private equity investments, and real estate. The enterprise supports individual and collective giving through Crown Family Philanthropies and offers traditional family office services.
The company employs approximately 350 professionals in investment management, corporate development, financial operations, tax, research and innovation, human resources, information technologies, and legal.
Why work for us? We are a private enterprise with a 100-year legacy of financial success, community support, and employee care. We plan strategically with a long-term view, integrating opportunities for superior financial outcomes. Our culture values integrity, collaboration, and dedication, fostering rewarding professional experiences.
Position Description
This position serves as a key contributor in shaping the real estate team’s strategies. It requires advanced analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage high-complexity projects across diverse property types and investment structures.
- Partner with managers and directors to evaluate portfolio performance, capital allocation, and new investment opportunities, offering strategic recommendations
- Lead advanced financial analysis, including dynamic modeling of property level, fund level, and structured cash flows
- Manage complex assignments such as large-scale transactions, multi-asset portfolio reviews, and high visibility capital events
- Serve as a subject matter expert in specialized areas of real estate management and investments
- Collaborate directly with leadership to influence strategic initiatives and process improvements
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development within the real estate team
- Conduct deep dive market research, develop investment theses, and present findings to senior leadership and investment committees
- Contribute to quarterly and annual reporting by creating complex valuation and cash flow analyses for the executive team
- Enhance portfolio management reporting tools, ensuring accuracy for decision-making
- Support strategic projects requiring collaboration across departments
- Lead knowledge sharing initiatives, including training sessions, documentation, and best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field required; Master’s degree or relevant certification (ARGUS) strongly preferred
- 5 to 8 years of experience in real estate investments, asset management, or related fields
- Advanced knowledge of real estate investment structures, including joint ventures, fund level reporting, and complex financing
- Expertise in dynamic modeling and valuation of diverse property types
- Strong understanding of commercial leases and capital markets
- High proficiency with Excel, ARGUS, CoStar, and other real estate analysis tools
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence leadership and present to executive audiences
- Prominent ability to mentor and coach peers and junior team members
- An analytical thinker with the ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems
Starting Salary Range
$165k - $185k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
To see an overview of all our benefits please go to our career portal here.