Associate (Capital Markets)

Bisnow; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the private equity sector is seeking a dynamic Capital Markets Associate to join their New York team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in institutional-grade transactions across various asset classes. You will be instrumental in underwriting, financial modeling, and market research, while also maintaining relationships with capital providers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for real estate finance, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in real estate investment banking or capital markets.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting across multiple asset classes and loan types.
• Assist in structuring and executing real estate debt and equity transactions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Underwriting

Market research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Master’s degree or CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CoStar

Job description

Our SelectLeaders client is a private equity debt solution and advisory firm with deep knowledge and trusted relationships in the industry. Specializing in the entire real estate capital cycle: Acquisition, Bridge, Construction, Refinance, Recapitalization, Private and Pref Equity.

Their volume of executed transactions on all asset classes gives them great understanding of today’s market complexities and sponsor expectations. They provide a flexible solution that will be most efficient and economical to your transaction cycle.

They are looking for a Capital Markets Associate to join our team in New York. This is an opportunity for a high-performing Associate to take on a key role in executing institutional-grade transactions across a range of asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwriting across multiple asset classes and loan types: construction, loan, bridge etc.
• Assist with debt procurement and closings, including analyzing term sheets, reviewing settlement statements, and assembling necessary financing requests and closing documents.
• Assist in the structuring and execution of real estate debt and equity transactions, including bridge, construction, mezzanine, preferred equity, and JV equity.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including cash flow projections, sensitivity analyses, and waterfall structures.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, property-level due diligence, and macroeconomic analysis to support investment theses.
• Prepare offering memoranda, pitch decks, investment committee materials, and transaction marketing materials.
• Maintain relationships with a broad network of capital providers, including banks, debt funds, life companies, and equity investors.
• Support senior team members in client management, transaction tracking, and business development activities.
• Participate in internal discussions around deal structuring, negotiation strategies, and market positioning.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in real estate investment banking, capital markets, private equity, debt brokerage, or related fields.
• Financial modeling and underwriting experience.Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a related field; Master’s degree or CFA is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with CoStar, or other real estate analytics tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of real estate financial structures and capital stack components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to create and present client-ready materials.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of real estate financial structures and capital stack components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to create and present client-ready materials.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary starting at $115,000 and performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience.