Asset Management Analyst, Summer 2027

Harrison Street Asset Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM) is hiring Analysts to join in the summer of 2027 in Chicago, IL. Candidates should have strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, solid research abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Start date: Summer 2027. Base salary stated at $90,000 for Illinois, with a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate and Finance preferred.
• 2+ years of internship experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of real estate principles, finance and accounting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to draw conclusions from research and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Excel and Argus for valuation work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing relationships with operating partners.
• Provide analytical and transaction support for workouts, capital calls, financings, and dispositions.
• Prepare capital call and disposition memorandums.
• Review, analyze, and assist with lease transactions.
• Model investment performance for fund vehicles.
• Participate in annual business planning and valuation.
• Oversee property operations including management and leasing terms.
• Review financial performance against budget.
• Monitor capital improvement progress.
• Maintain and monitor key schedules for the department and firm.
• Assist in recruiting and training new employees.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Research skills

Communication

Time management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or Finance

Tools

Excel

Argus

PowerPoint

Valuation software

Job description

• Monitor capital improvement progress;

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 hiring Analysts to join in the summer of 2027. Candidates should possess broad-based analytical skills, a strong understanding of Excel and PowerPoint, superior communication skills, and proven research skills. The individual must be able to efficiently allocate time between multiple tasks, changing priorities, tight deadlines and provide analytical support for multiple people within Asset Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing relationships with existing operating partners;
• Provide analytical and transaction support for workouts / capital calls, financings, and dispositions;
• Prepare capital call and disposition memorandums;
• Review, analyze, and assist with lease transactions;
• Model investment level performance for fund vehicles;
• Participate in the annual business plan and valuation process;
• Assist in oversight of property operations including property management and leasing terms;
• Review financial performance and comparison to budget;
• Monitor capital improvement progress;
• Maintain and monitor key department and firm schedules:
• Assist in the recruiting and training of all new employees;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree – Real Estate and Finance concentrations preferred;
• 2+ years of applicable internship experience preferred
• Core knowledge of real estate principles, finance and accounting;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to draw conclusions from research and data analysis and communicate them effectively;
• Thorough understanding of real estate valuation software (Excel at minimum - Argus preferred);
• Highly motivated, organized, and self-directed individual eager to learn all facets of asset management.

Start date: Summer 2027

$90,000 - $90,000 a year

For Illinois Only: The expected base salary for this position is $90,000. 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.

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.

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