Company Description
Outrigger Industrial develops and manages class “A” real estate assets, specializing in logistics, distribution, assembly, outdoor storage, data centers, cold storage, and light manufacturing. With a strategic focus on infill and high-barrier-to-entry submarkets in major U.S. cities, Outrigger targets areas with strong macroeconomic and real estate fundamentals. The company maintains offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, and Columbus to deliver localized expertise and regional leadership.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Chicago, IL, for an Investment Analyst/Associate. The role involves working on the evaluation, underwriting, and execution of investments in industrial real estate projects. Responsibilities include preparing financial models, conducting market research, analyzing investment opportunities, performing due diligence, and assisting with portfolio management. The position also requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of investment strategies.
Your Mission
- Support senior management of the Outrigger team in matters related to the successful operation of various business units
- Create and manage underwriting models for prospective investments including analysis of debt and equity capitalization options and related returns and distribution waterfalls
- Prepare investment presentations and packages for institutions, investors, lenders, partners, and other constituents
- Compile market research data on existing and proposed competing properties, sales, and leasing comparables, and other macro and micro market factors
- Assist with project entitlement processes and other applicable project approvals
- Coordinate due diligence and closing relating to project specific requirements and Outriggers’ diligence checklist; coordinate lender and equity partner due diligence process/requests
- Review performance of investments compared to initial underwriting
- Assist in future capital events including refinances, recapitalizations and dispositions
- Professionally represent Outrigger to the broader real estate community (ex. brokers, capital partners, and other service providers)
Your Track Record
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field, such as Business, Economics, Finance or Real Estate
- A minimum of 0-5 years’ experience in commercial/industrial real estate development and/or real estate finance/investment banking
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and technical expertise with complex modeling
- Proficiency in Argus Enterprise is a plus
Your Style
- Confidence to work independently, yet within a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment required
- Excellent technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills required
- Articulate/polished communication skills (listening, verbal & written) required
- Excellent organizational skills including strong follow-through and multi-tasking skills within a fast-paced environment required
- High ethical standards and strong work ethic
