You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As a Financial Analyst – Capital Markets at Zekelman Industries, you will support financing pursuits for Z Modular real estate developments by assisting with financial analysis, lender materials, and cross-functional coordination. This role plays a key part in ensuring financing and equity raise processes move efficiently from initial underwriting through closing and post-closing activities.

You will collaborate closely with internal development teams, lenders, consultants, property managers, and appraisers to compile accurate financial and due-diligence materials. This is a full-time, hybrid role (3 days in office) located at our Chicago HQ.

This role is ideal for someone early in their finance career who is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in real estate development and project finance.

What You’ll Do

Collates information packages and assists with preparing submissions for construction financing, including gathering rent surveys, development budgets, zoning and entitlement status, appraisals, and site materials.

Coordinates information flow between internal Z Modular teams and third parties such as lenders, consultants, property managers, and appraisers.

Performs research on real estate market developments, rent trends, etc.

Performs basic modeling.

Reviews and analyzes rent rolls, operating statements, and other financial metrics; prepares variance analysis against budget projections and industry standards.

Assists with loan closings under the guidance of senior team members to ensure timely and accurate execution.

Assembles monthly loan draw packages; and responds to lender inquiries to facilitate funding.

Performs various testing and analyses on measurement dates per loan requirements – e.g., debt yield & DSCR.

Prepares documentation to support post-closing debt compliance and reporting requirements to ensure compliance.

Performs research and additional duties as assigned to support financing and development activities.

Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company policy.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.

Less than one year of experience in real estate, finance, banking, or a related field.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically, Excel) and the ability to quickly learn Yardi or other company systems.

Basic modeling skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we offer a robust tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and more:

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $73,000 USD

Additional compensation may include:

✔ Performance-based yearly merit increases

✔ Profit-sharing bonus opportunities

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.