Associate, Capital Markets

InforCapital, partnership; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, financial, wellness programs

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Harrison Street Asset Management in Chicago seeks an Associate for the Capital Markets team to manage debt financing from origination to closing. You will monitor debt portfolios, advise on financing strategy, and support fund-level financing initiatives with lenders and brokers.

The role requires 3+ years in real estate, solid finance knowledge, and strong communication skills; a BS/BA is required, with MS/JD/MBA considered. Competitive base and bonus included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of real estate work experience, preferably lenders or asset managers.
• Strong understanding of real estate finance and structuring.
• Proven track record managing financing from origination to closing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and multi-project skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage debt financing transactions from origination through closing.
• Monitor and manage the existing debt portfolio, including maturities and covenants.
• Advise acquisition and asset management teams on financing strategy and underwriting.
• Support fund-level financing initiatives and credit facilities.
• Develop lender relationships and stay current on debt capital markets trends.

Skills

Debt financing

Real estate finance

Lender outreach

Verbal and written comms

Financing analysis

Education

BS/BA in real estate or related field

MS in real estate

JD

MBA

Job description

# Associate, Capital MarketsHarrison Street Asset ManagementAssociateReal EstateReal EstateFull-timeLocationChicago, United StatesDate PostedOctober 21, 2026RegionILStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching \"Real Estate / Associate jobs in Chicago, United States\" are published.## About This RoleHarrison 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. \\n 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. \\n $150,000 - $170,000 a year For Illinois 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. \\n 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 [phone] or [e-mail]. 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.