Associate, Private Debt
Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm founded in 1966. They are seeking an Associate to join their Private Real Estate Debt Investment team, focusing on analyzing and underwriting real estate debt opportunities across the western region of the US.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Chicago based investment professionals in analyzing and underwriting real estate debt opportunities across the western region of the US
- Supporting the Firm’s asset management team in monitoring and managing existing real estate debt opportunities across the western region of the US
- Preparing and confirming pro forma cash flow projections for potential investment opportunities across all property types, structures, and risk profiles for multiple real estate funds and separate accounts
- Analyzing property data and reports including operating statements, rent rolls, leasing reports, and appraisals to assist in concluding feasibility of investment opportunities
- Utilizing third party data providers and conducting own research to analyze markets, trends, and competitive sets to assist in preparation of underwriting assumptions
- Preparing models and summaries of investment opportunities for internal or client presentation through thorough understanding of investment factors, market research, and credit risk analysis
- Coordinating and participating in due diligence and closing processes relating to investment opportunities
- Working collaboratively with other groups such as research and portfolio management
Skills
- 0-3 years of professional commercial real estate experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance or real estate
- General understanding of real estate finance, property valuation, and investment analysis
- Excellent communicator with strong writing skills
- Well-organized, detail oriented, and deadline driven
- Enjoys working in a dynamic team environment
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and handle ambiguity
- Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Proficiency in Argus
Benefits
- Bonus eligible and participate in a generous annual bonus plan
- Competitive compensation and a leading-edge, human-centric benefits package
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