Leasing Analyst (Retail) at Last Mile Investments

Leasing Analyst (Retail)

Location: Cincinnati OH

Position Summary

The Leasing Analyst at Last Mile Investments supports the Leasing team through deal analysis transaction coordination and documentation management across a national portfolio of retail assets. Reporting to the Vice President of Asset Management this role provides hands-on exposure to retail leasing within an owner-operator platform and is designed for an entry-level professional seeking to grow into a Leasing Associate role within 12 years.

The Leasing Analyst supports leasing activity from early deal review through execution and handoff working closely with Leasing Asset Management Operations brokers legal counsel and tenants. This role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced transaction-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Leasing Deal Support & Analysis

• Support leasing transactions across new leases renewals amendments and assignments.
• Draft renewals amendments exhibits and supporting lease documentation based on approved deal terms.
• Prepare lease approval checklists deal comparisons and internal review materials.
• Review leasing commissions for accuracy and consistency with approved deal terms.
• Support leased abstraction review and approval workflows.
• Assist with parking calculations deal exhibits and lease analysis as needed.
• Identify potential lease improvement opportunities on renewals not already flagged by the leasing team.

Tenant Financial Review & Diligence

• Request collect and track tenant financial statements sales reports background checks and credit checks.
• Review tenant financials for completeness and flag follow-up items.
• Assist with tenant qualification calls and business health check-ins.
• Verify receipt of all required tenant deliverables prior to execution.

Documentation & Transaction Execution

• Prepare and circulate documents for execution.
• Draft execution emails for new leases and renewals once fully signed.
• Build and update leasing vitals deal summaries and handoff memos.
• Maintain accurate and organized deal files including saving emails and attachments in appropriate folders.
• Assist with updating lease clause library language and leasing standards documentation.

Reporting & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Run ad hoc reports to support leasing asset management and executive review.
• Assist with monthly leasing and operations update emails to the executive team.
• Coordinate meetings and calls with brokers tenants legal counsel and internal teams.
• Take detailed notes and track follow-ups from broker and tenant calls.
• Coordinate with property management on HVAC inspections bids and operational items tied to leasing activity.
• Coordinate renewals and new leases with NAP marketing for social media and LinkedIn announcements.
• Update pylon sign exhibits as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 03 years of experience in commercial real estate finance asset management brokerage or a related analytical or support role.
• Bachelors degree in Finance Real Estate Business Economics or a related field preferred.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in retail leasing.
• Comfortable working with financial statements deal summaries and transaction documentation.
• Strong organizational analytical and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active workstreams.
• Proficiency with Excel and document management systems.
• Ability to learn quickly take feedback and assume increasing responsibility over time.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a motivated detail-oriented professional early in their career who is eager to learn the mechanics of retail leasing within an owner-operator environment. They are analytical organized and proactive with a strong work ethic and a desire to grow into a front-end leasing role. This person takes pride in executing work accurately supporting deal teams effectively and building a strong foundation in leasing fundamentals.

Career Path & Growth Opportunity

This role is designed as a feeder position into a Leasing Associate role. High-performing candidates will gain exposure to tenant underwriting deal structuring broker coordination and portfolio strategy with increasing responsibility over time.

Compensation and Benefits

Last Mile Investments Leasing Analyst position includes a competitive entry-level salary and benefits package including medical dental life and 401(k) commensurate with experience.

About Last Mile Investments:

Mile Investments (LMI or the Firm) is a rapidly expanding real estate fund manager specializing in the acquisition of last mile retail assets primarily located in Sunbelt markets including Atlanta Austin Charlotte Dallas/Fort Worth Nashville Jacksonville Phoenix Raleigh/Durham and Tampa / St. Petersburg among others. Headquartered in Cincinnati OH the Firm was founded in 2019 by Ryan Moore (CEO) and David Birdsall (CIO) (combined the Co-Founders) who have significant retail investment management and capitalmarketsexperience across their collective careers. Prior to co-founding LMI Ryan was a Principal at Phillips Edison & Co. where he led their investment management business andwas responsible forthe $7 billion fully integrated real estate platform focused on the retail sector. David was formerly the President of the Strategic Investment Fund division of Phillips Edison and Co. and VP of Development with Regency Centers a national owneroperatorand developer of shopping centers. LMIs team currently consists of 24 professionals all with deep experience in the retail addition LMI is an affiliate of North American Properties (NAP) a privately held owner / operator that has invested$7 billioninto the real estate sector since itsinceptionin 1954.

Market Opportunity

LMI hasestablisheda robust national portfolio across 24 markets anda clear visionfor growth. The Firm is seeking to add$1 billionof assets to its portfolio over the next three years aiming to reach$2 billionin assets across 30-40 markets within five years.

Historically LMI has successfully raised multiple commingled fund vehicles capitalized by a diversified roster of institutional family office and high-net-worth investors. Recently LMI completed the capital raise of Fund III.

LMI targets multi-tenanted last mile retail assets that typically range in size from square feetin highly trafficked densely populated often targets assets that are undermanaged and/or undercapitalized andseeksto create value through tailored capital improvements lease-up / re-tenanting operationalimprovementsand mark-to-market opportunities. Importantly LMI assets cater to e-commerce-resistant and service-based tenants including food & beverage health & wellness healthcare and service/convenience users.

This approach generates significant tenant demand and stable cash-on-cash returns. LMIs current portfolio consists of 32 last mile retail assetslocatedthroughout the Sunbelt.

About North American Properties

What makes a placetruly great At North American Properties we believe it centers on meaningful connectionsbridging people to each other cities to their unique identities partners to new possibilities and individuals to experiences that inspire and enrich their lives. Our commitment to fostering these connections is reflected in our longstanding partnership with Last Mile Investments (LMI) a rapidly growing real estate fund manager focused on lastmileretail assets across major Sunbelt markets.

By fulfilling the innate human desire for connection we create environments that are not only more vibrant and successful but also contribute to building happier more resilient communities. Since our founding in 1954 North American Properties has paired robust capital resources and disciplined execution with an innovative mindsetqualities that align seamlessly with LMIs value-driven investment approach. Together we have expanded the possibilities for more than$7 billionof assets throughout the United States continually reimagining what retail and mixed-use destinations can achieve.

Whether developing multifamily mixed-use office student housing hotel or retail environments North AmericanPropertiesand our affiliate LMI share a drive to deliver transformative meaningful real estate. We are united in our mission to create places that inspire delight and connect people with what matters most ensuring our projects are not just successful investments but catalysts for thriving communities.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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