Associate, Valuations and Portfolio Analytics

Core Spaces•Chicago, IL

6h•$95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Associate, Valuations & Portfolio Analytics will play a critical role in managing Core Spaces’ valuation processes, portfolio reporting, and investment analytics. This individual will work cross-functionally with Asset Management, Fund Accounting, Investments, external valuation firms, and auditors to ensure high-quality valuations, accurate reporting, and data-driven insights for executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or related field.
4–6 years of experience in real estate valuations, portfolio analytics, or investment analysis.
Proficiency in Argus Enterprise and advanced Excel modeling skills.
Experience with real estate return metrics (IRR, MOIC) and promote/waterfall structures.
Familiarity with cash flow forecasting and fund‑level performance reporting.
Experience working with large datasets and creating efficient reporting outputs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage third‑party relationships and collaborate across internal teams.
Excellent time‑management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Excel, Argus, Yardi, and financial reporting tools.
Working at a real estate asset management firm and/or at a real estate developer.
Real estate valuations & performance reporting in the multifamily or student housing space.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Altus and third‑party valuation firms to manage the end‑to‑end external appraisal process.
Provide first‑level review of third‑party valuations to ensure adherence to Core valuation policy and standard real estate valuation practices.
Collaborate with the Asset Management team to review operational and capital markets assumptions and incorporate feedback into valuation drafts.
Develop valuation summaries and internal reporting packages for executive‑level reviews and approvals.
Serve as a primary point of contact for auditors by preparing valuation deliverables and responding to audit inquiries related to fund and corporate audits.
Prepare recurring fund‑level and portfolio reports, including performance metrics such as IRR, MOIC, and key investment indicators.
Maintain and update investment projection models, linking historical performance with forward‑looking cash flow forecasts at both asset and fund levels.
Analyze large datasets and develop streamlined reporting tools to support leadership decision‑making.
Perform ad‑hoc valuation, performance, and financial analyses as requested.

Benefits

A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
Competitive pay that values your contributions
Incentives designed to reward your achievements
Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
Monthly phone reimbursement
Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option