About this role
Responsibilities:
- Support the origination and execution of new credit investments, including senior loans, mezzanine loans, public securities, and preferred equity positions.
- Develop and maintain detailed financial cash flow models and sensitivity analyses to evaluate potential investments, including valuation, return performance, risk, and debt structuring.
- Conduct market, sponsor, and asset-level due diligence, including property inspections, third-party report reviews, and calls with brokers and market participants.
- Prepare and present in pipeline meetings, deal screening sessions and investment committees, summarizing key underwriting assumptions, loan structure, market, risks and mitigants.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal counsel, lenders, and sponsors, to drive transaction execution from origination through closing.
- Support ongoing portfolio monitoring and asset management, including performance tracking and any valuation updates as needed.
- Conduct in-depth sector and market research to support origination initiatives and to identify emerging trends and investment opportunities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field with a strong academic record.
- 2–3 years of experience in real estate or investment banking, with direct exposure to underwriting and transaction execution.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel; experience with Argus strongly preferred.
- Understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals, capital structures, and loan documentation.
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, capable of managing multiple deals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to synthesize complex analyses into concise recommendations.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious, with a demonstrated interest in real estate investing.
For California Only: The expected base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000. Actual salaries may vary based on a number of factors, including skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to base salary, total compensation at Harrison Street includes a generous discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive range of benefits — including medical, financial, and wellness programs — designed to support our employees both professionally and personally.