***This is an onsite role based out of our Rosemont, IL office***

About You

You are a highly skilled financial professional who thrives on being involved in every stage of a deal—from initial analysis through final execution. You excel at delivering expert financial modeling and analytical insights that support a highvolume, industryleading team. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you enjoy working closely with brokers, marketing, and project administrators to drive strong outcomes and maintain a seamless workflow.

In this role, you will:

• Build advanced financial models to evaluate lease, acquisition, and occupancy strategies from both landlord and tenant perspectives

• Underwrite income-producing assets using ARGUS and Excel, including 10-year cash flow projections and key metrics (IRR, NPV, cap rates, NER)

• Analyze lease proposals and buy vs. lease scenarios, outlining financial impacts, assumptions, and deal comparisons

• Manage lease negotiations by tracking deal terms and supporting landlordtenant discussions

• Perform cash flow, termination, and sensitivity analyses to assess financial outcomes under varying scenarios

• Review and abstract real estate documents (leases, contracts, loan agreements) and maintain accurate rent rolls

• Analyze operating statements, budgets, and market conditions to support underwriting assumptions and valuations

• Evaluate mortgage structures and property-level risks while identifying value-add opportunities

• Conduct property valuations and support transactions with detailed financial modeling and data analysis

• Collaborate with brokers, asset managers, and clients to resolve underwriting issues and support deal execution

• Present financial insights and recommendations to clients, clearly communicating complex analyses

• Stay current on market trends, leasing structures, and industry developments

What you bring:

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Finance, Business, Commerce, or related area required.

• 5+ yearsexperience in underwriting commercial real estate assets

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, ARGUS and Costar required

• Exceptional analytical and research skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience preparing and delivering oral presentations.

• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, navigating challenges with a positive and solution-oriented mindset

• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all.

• Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills

• Fundamental understanding of physical condition and operations of commercial real estate buildings

Pursuant tolocal law, Colliers isdisclosingthe following information:

Area/Location Specific:Rosemont, IL.

Approximate CompensationRange for this Role:$90,000 to$114,000

Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability.Employeesare able toenroll in our companys 401k plan, which includes an employer match.Employees will also receive10 daysof sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacationannually. Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off. Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year. Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of90 daysof employment.Individuals may be eligible for different oradditionalbenefits under applicable state law.

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.