Real Estate Asset Management Analyst

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

Join a small but growing team, tasked with deploying corporate balance sheet capital into a variety of real estate strategies. Our unique investment mandate allows the team to invest across the capital stack in traditional and non-traditional real estate assets. The ideal candidate will lead portfolio asset management while assisting in other functions. Team members will assume integral roles on projects and participate in many aspects of the investment lifecycle. This is a challenging and versatile position that provides exposure to C level executives, many internal departments, and third-party investment partners.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and analytical support to asset management team
• Review budgets and update forecasts of portfolio assets
• Assist in review of annual asset level strategic plans, including hold/sell analysis
• Prepare, analyze, and develop financial reports for planning, forecasting, trending and variance analysis at portfolio/asset levels
• Provide data regarding achievement of financial objectives and analyze business issues and opportunities
• Prepare reports and documents for review by senior management
• Analyze returns across asset classes, partners, geographies etc.
• Partner with other Nelnet departments to maintain accurate performance data for portfolio investments and take the lead on all required reporting/presentations
• Ad Hoc/special projects as needed
• Automate tasks using AI software

**Pay Range for this role is - $70,000 - $80,000

Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• At least 2 years of real estate experience within the asset management and/or accounting.
• Generalist mindset with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Highly developed computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to “think outside the box” and present ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multiple-task team environment
• Inquisitiveness, a love of learning and the ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.  

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or [email protected].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.