Financial Planning Analyst

4 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States City of Chicago Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Planning Analyst to join our team at the City of Chicago. As a key member of our economic development team, you will be responsible for performing financial analysis, preparing recommendations, and leading legislative approval for the City's economic development incentives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform financial analysis of proposed development projects, evaluating the financial feasibility of projects, the amount of public funds required, and the economic benefits to the public sector.
  • Manage project development for some City-led development projects, including developing financial estimates, overseeing pre-development planning, and collaborating with other stakeholders.
  • Negotiate redevelopment agreements detailing the terms of the project, including the financing mechanism for the City's payment of eligible costs, and collect all project documentation necessary for redevelopment agreement execution and closing.
  • Make recommendations regarding the City's participation in private development projects, as well as resolve projects with compliance issues, and work to ensure projects achieve resolution.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of incentive project pipeline, progressing each project through the internal review and legislative processes, while communicating with supervisor(s) until project closing.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert related to capital structuring, development finance, and general commercial real estate development for all City departments.
  • Provide feedback to developers and applicants regarding applications, projects, and program requirements prior to and following incentive submission deadlines.
  • Assist in proposing, developing, and operationalizing new policies, strategies, or processes that improve the performance of the City's financial incentives.
  • Meet with community and local elected officials to explain proposed redevelopment projects and/or designations in their communities and obtain their support. Meetings may occasionally take place in the evening or on a weekend.
  • Represent the department at various public hearings, special task forces, or other committee meetings to give presentations and explain capital structuring, development finance, and general commercial real estate development or discuss economic development, individual projects, and designation as required.
  • Collaborate with other sections of the department to conduct various reviews (e.g., architectural, construction, compliance) to ensure plans activities are in accordance with the City's plans and policies.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, OR
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of experience in financial analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience evaluating commercial real estate development projects and associated financials.
  • Previous experience reviewing pro forma in relation to commercial real estate or commercial loan underwriting.
  • Previous experience in a client-facing or relationship management capacity within the financial services industry.
  • Previous experience with project management of commercial real estate development or other complex projects.

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