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ASSOCIATE – Community Development Finance, KANE, MC KENNA AND ASSOCIATES, INC. - Chicago, IL

KANE, MC KENNA AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

ASSOCIATE – Community Development Finance

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Full-time

We are seeking an Associate to participate in Economic Development and related projects.

Assignments could include Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District designation, Business District

(BD) designation, project financial analysis and municipal finance analysis.

We are seeking candidates with a background in Community/Economic Development and

Economics/Finance Research. Responsibilities would include: research, quantitative and

qualitative analysis and technical writing (including memoranda and reports). Multiple project

assignments are expected and applicants should demonstrate the ability review information

and to present summaries based on such reviews.

Requirements of Position

Candidates must have a graduate degree in urban planning, business or finance and

demonstrate the following:

 Quantitative analysis skills, particularly using Microsoft Excel

 Communication skills

 Ability to organize presentations and/or project summaries

 Strong writing skills

Other Areas Helpful to the Position

 Ability to conduct demographic and economic analysis

 Real estate financial analysis and feasibility

 Tax projections

The firm supports the professional growth of its staff and encourages all professionals to

become active in professional and trade organizations. Salaries and benefits are competitive,

based on experience, and are augmented by performance-based bonus compensation.

All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status,

age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge

from military service.

Application Process

Please respond by submitting the following via email to rrychlicki@kanemckenna.com, address

your materials to Robert Rychlicki, Executive Vice President:

 Relevant samples of your professional or academic work

Cover letter

 Resume