Associate or Senior Associate - Fund Management

Hines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines in Houston is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate for Fund Management to analyze real estate investment opportunities and support the Fund Management team’s decision-making. You will assist with acquisitions, asset management, and dispositions, build financial models, and coordinate with Finance, Research, and Risk teams while traveling as needed.

This role requires strong Excel skills, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects and tight timelines.

Qualifications

• BA / BS degree in business, analytics, or quantitative fields.
• Three or more years of related experience in commercial real estate or finance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the review and execution of potential fund investments.
• Prepare, maintain, and review recurring and ad-hoc asset and fund level reports.
• Provide analytical support for leasing and capital expenditure decisions.
• Create and review financial models for investment underwriting, property valuations, and hold/sell analyses.
• Utilize market intelligence and quantitative research to identify strengths and risks of investment opportunities.
• Coordinate with other units within Investment Management (Finance, Research, Risk) and within the broader firm (e.g., regional teams) to advance major projects.
• Provide general support to senior team members in decision-making and strategy execution.
• Coordinate and execute special projects as needed.
• Manage the fund’s pipeline report and create investment materials with varying levels of detail for use by the Fund Team, broader internal stakeholders, and external audiences.

Skills

Financial analysis

Investment modelling

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Education

BA / BS degree in business analytics or quantitative fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

The Associate or Senior Associate with Fund Management, will focus on the analysis of real estate investment opportunities and will provide support for the Fund Management team’s decision-making and management of key investments. The Analyst will support Managing Directors in assessing fund-level considerations for acquisitions, asset management, and disposition recommendations. Reports to the Managing Director, Fund Management - Americas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the review and execution of potential fund investments.
• Prepare, maintain, and review recurring and ad-hoc asset and fund level reports.
• Provide analytical support for leasing and capital expenditure decisions.
• Create and review financial models for investment underwriting, property valuations, and hold/sell analyses.
• Utilize market intelligence and quantitative research to identify strengths and risks of investment opportunities.
• Coordinate with other units within Investment Management (Finance, Research, Risk) and within the broader firm (e.g., regional teams) to advance major projects.
• Provide general support to senior team members in decision-making and strategy execution.
• Coordinate and execute special projects as needed.
• Manage the fund’s pipeline report and create investment materials with varying levels of detail for use by the Fund Team, broader internal stakeholders, and external audiences.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• BA / BS degree in business, analytics, or quantitative fields.
• Three or more years of related experience, within commercial real estate or finance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to distill complex concepts in an efficient and succinct manner.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated quantitative skills and relationship building skills.
• Previous experience with office, multifamily or industrial real estate preferred.
• Basic understanding of real estate development process preferred.
• Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.
• Work indoors majority of the time but may include some site visits.
• Travel may be required.
• Self-starter and team player who embraces collaboration.
• Accurate under time pressure and exceptional attention to detail.

Closing

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.