Associate (Capital Markets)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Capital Markets Associate to join their dynamic team in New York. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in executing institutional-grade transactions across various asset classes. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in financial modeling and underwriting to support real estate debt and equity transactions. Join a forward-thinking firm that values deep industry knowledge and trusted relationships, where your contributions will directly impact transaction cycles and client success. If you are a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for real estate finance, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in real estate investment banking or capital markets.
• Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite multiple asset classes and loan types.
• Build financial models and conduct market research.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Underwriting

Market Research

Client Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance

Master’s or CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CoStar

Job description

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

Their extensive transaction volume across all asset classes provides them with a strong understanding of market complexities and sponsor expectations. They offer flexible, efficient, and economical solutions to support transaction cycles.

They are seeking a Capital Markets Associate to join their team in New York. This role offers an opportunity for a high-performing individual to play a key part in executing institutional-grade transactions across various asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite multiple asset classes and loan types, including construction, loan, and bridge loans.
• Assist with debt procurement and closings: analyze term sheets, review settlement statements, and prepare financing requests and closing documents.
• Support structuring and execution of real estate debt and equity transactions, such as bridge, construction, mezzanine, preferred equity, and JV equity.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including cash flow projections, sensitivity analyses, and waterfall structures.
• Conduct market research, property due diligence, and macroeconomic analysis to support investment theses.
• Prepare offering memoranda, pitch decks, investment committee materials, and marketing materials.
• Maintain relationships with capital providers like banks, debt funds, life companies, and investors.
• Support senior team members in client management, transaction tracking, and business development.
• Participate in internal discussions on deal structuring, negotiations, 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 skills; Bachelor’s in finance, real estate, economics, or related; Master’s or CFA is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with CoStar or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of real estate financial structures and capital stack components.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to prepare client-ready materials.
• Self-starter with organizational skills capable of managing multiple projects.

Compensation:

• Starting at $115,000 base salary plus performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience.