Senior Business Analyst Job at Kforce in Chicago

Overview This range is provided by Kforce Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $51.00/hr - $69.00/hr Responsibilities Lead the development of detailed financial models for real estate acquisitions, developments, and portfolio optimization Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on in-depth financial and market analysis Evaluate real estate transactions, including lease analysis, sale versus buy analysis, and risk-return assessments Partner with acquisitions, asset management, and development teams to align financial planning with business objectives Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and stress testing to support real estate decisions Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboardspreferably in Looker (Looker Studio/Looker BI)that translate complex data into clear, actionable visuals for business stakeholders Perform end-to-end analysis: define the problem with stakeholders, explore data, develop KPIs, and synthesize findings into concise narratives and executive-ready presentations Champion data integrity and self-service analytics, coaching teammates on data governance best practices, documenting data sources/metrics, and iterating solutions based on user feedback and evolving business needs Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field preferred 5-8+ years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or investment strategy within the real estate sector Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker) Strong understanding of real estate valuation metrics (IRR, NOI, Cap Rate, DSCR, etc.) and investment structures Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset and attention to detail Proven ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Experience in a client-serving environment and/or working on dynamic teams is a plus Experience proactively managing multiple commitments and tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines while exercising attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr