Associate, Capital Markets
At a glance
Junior Investment & Corporate Development role at Harrison Street. Chicago · full-time · $150,000–$170,000 base.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Take debt deals from initial sourcing through close, handling lender contact, financing terms, diligence and paperwork
- Track existing loans for maturities and covenant obligations, then assess refinancing, extensions and other capital changes
- Keep financing models and portfolio records current, including lender comparisons, deal recommendations and maturity schedules
- Guide acquisition and asset teams on debt sizing, leverage, pricing, structure and execution choices
- Help deliver fund and company financing, negotiate loan changes, and coordinate lenders, brokers and internal teams
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree is required; a real estate master’s, law degree or MBA may also qualify
- At least three years in relevant real estate work, preferably with a lender, investment manager or REIT
- You have taken financing transactions from the start of the process through closing
- You understand real estate finance and structuring, and can communicate clearly while managing competing deadlines
Who this fits
This junior-level associate role suits someone with hands-on real estate financing experience who can manage transactions and coordinate across teams. The position is based in Chicago and is hybrid.
From the employer
Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.
Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.
Harrison Street is seeking an Associate to join the firm’s Capital Markets team in Chicago.
Responsibilities:
- Manage debt financing transactions from origination through closing, including preparing financing materials, lender outreach, structuring, term sheet and documentation negotiations, diligence, and closing.
- Monitor and manage the existing debt portfolio, including maturities, covenants, extensions, and opportunities to refinance, recapitalize, modify, or otherwise optimize capital structures.
- Maintain financing analyses and portfolio reporting, including lender comparisons, transaction recommendations, financing pipelines, debt maturity schedules, and transaction trackers.
- Advise acquisition and asset management teams on financing strategy and underwriting, including debt sizing, leverage, pricing, structure, and execution considerations.
- Support fund-level and corporate financing initiatives, including subscription and revolving credit facilities, private placements, and other structured financing solutions.
- Evaluate and execute debt restructurings, including modifications, extensions, amendments, paydowns, and other solutions aligned with evolving asset business plans.
- Develop and maintain lender and broker relationships and stay current on lender appetite, pricing, structures, and broader debt capital markets trends.
- Serve as a financing resource across the firm by coordinating with internal teams (Transactions, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, and Legal) and external counterparties throughout financing processes.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA required (MS in real estate, JD or MBA will be considered as well).
- 3+ years of applicable real estate work experience, preferably at a lender, investment manager, real estate REIT.
- Proven track record of managing financing deal process from inception to closing.
- Strong understanding of real estate finance / structuring.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task across several projects with deadlines.