Investment Analyst

Home Office, 311 N. Green Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Article Student Living is hiring an Investment Analyst to join our Investments team. The Investment Analyst will support investment activities across Acquisitions & Development, Asset Management, and Debt Capital Markets. You will provide financial underwriting, modeling, and support for new investments and developments, and for the ongoing performance and financing of Article's national student housing portfolio. We offer exposure to the full life cycle of student housing investments and close collaboration with senior investment professionals.

Article Student Living provides the best experience for student residents living in our communities. We do this by putting people first, both our employees and our residents. We believe in investing in our people through training and support, generous employee benefits and perks, and opportunities for career advancement as we grow throughout our portfolio.

You will report to the Vice President of Investments.

You will work onsite at our Chicago, IL office and may travel up to 10%.

The salary range for this role is $70K - $80K, plus an annual bonus.

• Support underwriting of acquisition and development opportunities by building detailed financial models, including return projections, sensitivity analyses, and partnership structures.
• Prepare investment committee materials, board presentations, and equity partner packages that deal assumptions, risks, and returns.
• Help with transaction execution by coordinating due diligence, supporting lender and equity partner communications, and contributing to closing activities.
• Conduct market research on student housing supply, demand, properties, and broader market trends to inform investment decisions.
• Support asset management activities by overseeing property and portfolio performance versus budgets and business plans and preparing reporting for investors and capital partners.
• Provide valuation support for refinancing, recapitalization, and disposition opportunities, including appraisal reviews and hold/sell analyses.
• Help with debt underwriting, financing evaluations, and ongoing monitoring of debt positions and covenant compliance across the portfolio.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in real estate investment, development, brokerage, and investment banking role.
• Working knowledge of financial modeling, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis and joint-venture waterfall structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience building and maintaining complex financial models.

• You compose yourself while working with individuals across all levels.
• Analytical and creative, coming up with smart solutions to new challenges.
• You are motivated to reach your goals because you take pride in your work.
• You connect well with others and share best practices.
• You are a team player, united with teammates, and are willing to step in and help when needed.
• Health (PPO or HSA), dental, and vision
• Flexible PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• 401K – 100% match up to 5%
• Annual review and bonus program
• Paid parental leave
• Pay on demand

Article Student Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. This policy is without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, and national origin. It is also without regard to citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation. Additionally, it does not consider marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources team.