Leasing Operations Analyst

Location
: GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Leasing Operations Analyst supports the day‑to‑day execution of the leasing operations function for a portfolio of shopping centers. This position is responsible for reviewing deal structures for accuracy and completeness, maintaining data integrity across financial and operational systems, and serving as the Leasing team’s resource for the Yardi application.

• Partner with Leasing, Finance and Asset Management teams to review deal structures for financial accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards and approval requirements.
• Guide the lease approval process, ensuring timely execution of lease agreements and accurate documentation within financial and operational systems.
• Serve as the primary resource for the Leasing team on Yardi functionality, providing guidance and support to drive system proficiency.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of lease data entered into Yardi and related systems to support rent rolls, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Validate that all deal information, supporting documentation, and stakeholder reviews are complete and accurate prior to executive leadership review.
• Maintain controls to ensure consistency with lease terms and accounting treatment including CAM, TI allowances, rent commencement, and escalations.
• Implement and refine standard operating procedures governing lease review, approvals, and system workflows.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Legal, Property Management, and Accounting to ensure seamless lease execution and operational compliance.
• Identify opportunities for automation, technology enhancements, and process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within leasing operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in leasing operations, lease administration, commercial real estate, or a related analytical role required.
• Experience with Yardi or comparable real estate management systems strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to interpret complex lease documents and translate terms into financial/accounting impact.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and complex data analysis.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments and present to senior leadership.
• Highly analytical and detail‑oriented, with strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.

• Salary type:
  Exempt
• Pay Frequency:
  Bi‑weekly
• Annual Base Salary Range: $65,000–$85,000
• Annual Bonus: 10%

• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) company matching, vests on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance
• Childcare assistance
• Commuter benefits

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.