Investment Analyst Intern

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Investment Analyst Intern to join our awesome team here at Fairlawn! The ideal candidate will embody Fairlawn’s core values: Be Kind, Own It, Be Flexible, and Always Improve.

Do you have an ownership mindset and a passion for commercial real estate, financial modeling, and market analysis? If so, our Investment Analyst Intern role may be perfect for you! Based in Chicago, Illinois, this team member will support our Acquisitions team in underwriting, market research, and due diligence efforts across our growing Midwest portfolio. The Investment Analyst Intern will report to the Acquisitions team and gain hands-on exposure to Fairlawn’s investment process from initial screening through closing.

What will you do? 

• Exemplify the core values of Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It, and Always Improve
• Support the Acquisitions team in screening potential investment opportunities using Fairlawn’s investment criteria
• Assist with updating and running financial models for prospective acquisitions and developments under the guidance of senior team members
• Conduct market research and gather data on comparable properties, rent trends, and local market dynamics
• Assist in analyzing acquisition targets, including reviewing rent rolls, operating statements, and basic capital expenditure information
• Help organize and summarize due diligence materials, including leases, financial documents, and third party reports
• Participate in property tours and assist with note taking and post tour summaries
• Support the team in preparing internal investment memos and presentation materials
• Assist with tracking opportunities in the acquisition pipeline and maintaining organized deal files
• Conduct research on potential new Midwest target markets and summarize findings
• Collaborate with property management and asset management teams to better understand operational considerations in underwriting
• Pivot, roll up your sleeves and jump in where needed

Why should you work here?

• The opportunity to work for a growing organization where you are valued and can have a direct impact 
• Learn about Fairlawn and our investment process to develop your real estate skills
• Company events to promote team cohesion 

Requirements

Who you are – We’d love to hear from you if you if you have the following: 

• Enrolled in or recent graduate in a real estate or finance program
• Demonstrate a strong interest in commercial real estate acquisitions, developments and financings through coursework, internships and other prior experience
• Microsoft Excel skills and financial modeling experience
• Microsoft PowerPoint skills and presentation-making experience
• Proficiency with other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and capable of successfully juggling 4-5 projects simultaneously along with other day-to-day initiatives and responsibilities
• Ability to work and coordinate against firm deadlines, including flexible or extended hours to accommodate increased workload/projects
• Demonstrate superior attention to detail, high energy, and a positive attitude
• Ability to give and receive real-time feedback

Fairlawn is a vertically integrated firm focusing on real estate investment, management, and development. Based in Chicago and Champaign, Illinois, and managing a portfolio of 5,750 units with an asset value of $900 million, Fairlawn has a 10-year record in value-add projects, student housing, and build-to-rent communities. Fairlawn's best-in-class student housing brand, Smile Student Living, manages 3,400 beds at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is a key player in student housing in the region. Fairlawn has established a strong presence across Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, and is actively expanding into additional Midwest markets.

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a strong alignment with the requirements listed above. While meeting all qualifications is preferred, we understand that exceptional candidates may bring comparable experience and skills to the table including prior experience at Fairlawn. We value diversity of thought and experience, and we are committed to considering all applicants [internal and external] and to identifying and selecting the most qualified applicant for the role. 

Depending on the role requirements, offers of employment may be contingent upon one or more of the following: employment history verification, criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, education verification, or credit check. 

Our company uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to run and help grow our business – the tools from EOS contribute to finding the right people and putting them in the right roles, effectively solving issues as they arise, and building a culture of accountability. In short, it gets everyone on the same page and working toward the same goals. If you have an ownership mindset and take pride in all the details, joining our team may be perfect for you!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.