Associate, Acquisitions

Heitman LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Heitman LLC's Chicago office is seeking an Associate to join the Acquisitions team. The role involves preparing cash flow projections, summarizing investment opportunities, and collaborating with various groups.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of real estate experience, holds a bachelor’s degree in finance or real estate, and possesses strong communication and analytical skills. This position also requires a willingness to travel more frequently and work in the office 4-5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of real estate experience, preferably with professional work experience.
• General understanding of real estate finance, property valuation, and equity investment analysis.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and confirm pro forma cash flow projections and return analysis.
• Summarize investment opportunities for presentations.
• Coordinate and participate in due diligence for investment opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other teams.

Skills

Real estate experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or real estate

Job description

Our Chicago office is seeking an Associate to join the Acquisitions team. We are looking for a self-starter, who is highly collaborative, analytical and has a strong interest in Real Estate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and confirming pro forma cash flow projections, return analysis and waterfall projections for potential investment opportunities
• Preparing summaries of investment opportunities for internal or client presentation
• Coordinating and participating in due diligence relating to investment opportunities
• Working collaboratively with other groups such as research and portfolio and asset management

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of real estate experience with a strong preference for candidates with prior professional work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or real estate
• General understanding of real estate finance, property valuation and equity 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
• Willingness to travel

Location & Travel

• This position is based in our Chicago office.
• Our team works in office 4-5 days a week.
• Moderate to extensive travel required.

Salary & Benefits

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000 and will be further discussed during the interview process. This range represents what Heitman reasonably and in good faith believes we would pay a qualified candidate for this role at the time of posting (based on a full‑time equivalent schedule). Your actual base salary placement will depend on factors such as (but not limited to): your relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition, all of our team members are bonus eligible and participate in a generous annual bonus plan, with the percentage varying based on your role and level, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Additional Requirements

Candidates applying for roles requiring travel must hold a valid, non‑expired driver’s license.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.