Harrison Street

Invests in alternative real assets

Associate Capital Markets

Finance & BankingUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$115k - $145k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree (BS/BA) is required; an MS in real estate, JD, or MBA will also be considered.
At least 3 years of applicable real estate work experience, preferably at a lender, investment manager, or real estate REIT.
A proven track record of managing financing deal processes from inception to closing.
A strong understanding of real estate finance and structuring.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with deadlines.

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.

Desired Qualifications

Real estate work experience at a lender, investment manager, or real estate REIT is preferred.

Salary Range: 115000 to 145000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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.

Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions, please contact our ADA Accessible Line at (312) 920-0500 or [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Harrison Street does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Harrison Street will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Harrison Street.

About the Company

Harrison Street

Invests in alternative real assets

Harrison Street focuses on managing investments in alternative real assets. It targets senior and student housing, healthcare delivery, life sciences, storage real estate, and social and utility infrastructure for institutional clients such as universities, health systems, and government entities, using funds and co-investments. Unlike broader real estate or private equity firms, it sticks to demographic-driven needs-based assets and maintains deep relationships across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its goal is to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns for institutional investors while supporting essential community infrastructure over the long term.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $15.6M
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2005

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