Analyst, Real Estate Acquisitions, Retail Sector

Nuveen Real Estate is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Retail Sector team as an Acquisitions Analyst in New York.  This individual will support senior deal team leaders across the Northeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions, with additional exposure to transactions nationwide. The Analyst will play a key role in underwriting and evaluating shopping center acquisition opportunities, contributing to investment strategy, and supporting the full lifecycle of real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Underwriting & Financial Modeling: Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate potential acquisitions, including cash flow projections, sensitivity analyses, and return metrics.
• Investment Memos: Draft clear, concise, and compelling investment memoranda for internal and external stakeholders.
• Market Research: Conduct thorough market and submarket analysis, including demographic trends, competitive landscape, and tenant performance.
• Due Diligence & Closing Support: Assist in coordinating due diligence efforts, including reviewing leases, third-party reports, and legal documentation. Support closing processes and transaction execution.
• Cross-Regional Support: Provide analytical and strategic support to deal teams across other regions as needed
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with acquisitions, asset management, leasing, and finance teams to ensure alignment and execution of investment strategies.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
5IC

Qualifications:

Required:

• 1–3 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, brokerage, investments, or finance; retail sector experience strongly preferred.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field
• Proficiency in Argus and Excel-based financial modeling is required.
• Strong quantitative skills with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Related SkillsConstruction Management, Due Diligence, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statements, Market/Industry Dynamics, Organizational Savviness, Real Estate Investments, Real Estate Property Management

Anticipated Posting End Date:

Base Pay Range: $68,100/yr - $97,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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