Real Estate Business Strategy Analyst - Multifamily
SkyBox Capital · Chicago, IL · 6 mo ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
Skybox Capital, a family office and private equity firm, is seeking a Real Estate Strategy Analyst to support the growth of the multifamily property management business.
Responsibilities
- Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, with a focus on identifying potential areas of opportunity for the business.
- Prepare financial dashboards and reporting packages.
- Identify trends, operational drivers, and risks across the property portfolio.
- Aid in forecasting the performance of the property management company, including staffing, maintenance, G&A expenses, and portfolio-wide operational impacts.
- Work with accounting, property management, and business intelligence systems to extract, validate, and interpret financial and operational data.
- Ensure accuracy of data feeds and reporting outputs across systems and spreadsheets.
- Implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, speed, and clarity.
- Collaborate closely with accounting/finance teams and operations teams to execute leadership strategy.
- Support underwriting and scenario modeling for strategic growth opportunities, including M&A.
- Participate in quarterly business reviews and investment performance meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 1+ years of FP&A, finance, or consulting experience.
- Strong understanding of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and GAAP principles.
- Strong Excel modeling skills (index/match, pivot tables, forecasting, scenario modeling).
- Ability to interpret financial results and explain operational drivers clearly.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced investment environment.
- Experience working in a consulting, investment banking, or FP&A setting.
- Exposure to real estate property management.
- Experience building dashboards or reports in BI tools (Power BI preferred).
Qualifications
- Work directly with investment team and company leadership in a lean, high-impact environment.
- Gain deep exposure to real estate operations, property management strategy, and portfolio company performance.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and career development within a quickly growing firm.
- A hands-on role where your analysis directly influences decisions on capital deployment, strategy, and investment oversight.