Description
Fairlawn is hiring an Acquisitions Associate in Chicago, Illinois, to perform end-to-end underwriting and investment analysis for multifamily, student housing, and ground-up development opportunities. The role owns financial modeling, deal evaluation, capital stack structuring, market and submarket research, investment pitch books, internal committee memos, and deal execution coordination, while integrating AI tools to improve underwriting workflows. Candidates need a bachelor's degree, at least three years of commercial real estate underwriting and transactional experience, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and familiarity with industry tools such as CoStar, Yardi, AppFolio, and Argus Enterprise. The position offers a base salary of $90,000 to $120,000 plus an annual bonus and medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
