Performance Associate, Financial Operations and Analysis job at Heitman

Title: Performance Associate, Financial Operations & Analysis Location: Chicago, Illinois Job Description: This Opportunity Our Chicago office is seeking an entry-level Associate to join their Performance team within our Financial Operations & Analysis team. You will be an integral member of our Financial Operations & Analysis department, specifically within the Performance team. Team members share a strong drive to provide timely, accurate, and critical financial data analysis for the firm. You’ll also have cross-functional visibility and the opportunity to work alongside internal groups, such as Asset Management, Client Services & Marketing and external service providers. Our team works in a hybrid environment, with 3-days spent working in Heitman’s office each week. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Apply your knowledge of finance and accounting to create and maintain performance reporting and analytics. Learn how to and excel at calculating investment performance returns, and other key metrics. Reporting valuation analytics and property valuation summaries. Partner with stakeholders to develop strategic reporting and build efficiencies. Gain knowledge of relevant benchmarks and become a resource to the organization for related requests. Assist in maintenance and development of dashboards. Qualifications: Degree in Economics, Finance, and Accounting 0-2 years of related work experience Analytical thinking ability to manipulate and analyze data to identify trends and make informed recommendations. Strong project and time management skills. Collaborative team player working together across multiple functional departments. Commitment and willingness to manage competing (sometimes tight) deadlines. Motivated by independent and team-oriented successes. Problem solving experience leveraging your analytical and critical thinking skills in school and/or business. Strong verbal and written communication skills. A “think outside the box” mindset -with a desire to brainstorm creative solutions in our ever-changing industry. Strong proficiency in Excel. Experience with data visualization software (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and connected planning, workflow, and programming (R, Python, SQL) is a plus. Job Location and Travel This position is based in our Chicago office. Our teams work in a hybrid environment and in-office days vary by team. We are looking for great candidates who have a unique combination of experiences, traits, and talents. We couldn’t describe you in a list of bullet points, so consider this posting a conversation starter. If you check some, but not all, of our boxes, we still want to talk! Please apply for this role if much of this job description describes you. Right Company, Wrong Role? Check out our other opportunities or refer a friend! The Firm Founded in 1966, Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm. Our mission is to lead the evolution of real estate through investments that fulfill the needs of people and communities in a world of constant change. To learn more about our organization and culture, click here. Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits & Perks): At Heitman, we believe that our success is driven by the success of our team members. That's why we use market data to ensure competitive compensation for every role, reflecting our commitment to investing in our team. When we grow, you grow! The expected annual base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 and will be further discussed during the interview process. This range represents what Heitman reasonably and in good faith believes we would pay a qualified candidate for this role at the time of posting (based on a full-time equivalent schedule). Your actual base salary placement will depend on factors such as (but not limited to): your relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition, all of our team members are bonus eligible and participate in a generous annual bonus plan, with the percentage varying based on your role and level, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded. In alignment with our People First core value, we offer rewarding careers that focus on both personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to helping you and your family thrive, both in the office and at home. To support this, we provide competitive compensation and a leading-edge, human-centric benefits package. Click here to view the details of our benefits. Additional Information Candidates applying for roles requiring travel must hold a valid, non-expired driver’s license. Equal Employment Opportunity: Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job