Capital Markets- Associate

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD & LTD

401K with match

Generous vacation & holidays

Job summary

Stockbridge is seeking an Associate, Capital Markets in Chicago to support all disposition and financing activities across the portfolio. You will work with a team to prepare memos, analyze deals, and build financial models, including IRR and financing metrics.

The role requires 2–4 years in CRE, strong Excel/Argus skills, and excellent written and verbal communication. The firm offers mentorship, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to advance within a real estate investment platform.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree from an accredited institution; preferred real estate/finance/business/economics background.
• 2–4 years of commercial real estate experience across multiple asset types; strong financial modeling skills.
• Proven analytical skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Argus Enterprise experience preferred.
• Strong writing, synthesis, and interpersonal/communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects; travel may be required.
• Ability to work both in a team setting and independently; entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and execution of property sales from initial valuation to closing, including internal memos and broker materials.
• Support financing efforts for acquisitions, refinances, and debt facilities; prepare financial models and investor presentations.
• Analyze financial models for cash flow, returns (IRR, COC, ROC), and pricing sensitivity.
• Conduct market research on CRE trends, capital market conditions, and activity across asset classes.
• Organize due diligence gathering and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth processes.
• Prepare Investment Committee memos, transaction summaries, and update disposition/financing pipeline.
• Develop relationships with joint venture partners, brokers, lenders, investors, attorneys, consultants, and internal teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Argus Enterprise

Job description

Associate, Capital Markets

Chicago, IL

Opportunity and Position Summary:

The Capital Markets Associate will work with the Capital Markets team in Chicago and focus on supporting all disposition and financing activities across the firm’s portfolio. This role will provide strong mentorship opportunities and is a qualitative and quantitative position where both strong written and analytical skills are necessary. All major property types may be analyzed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and execution of property sales from the initial “Broker Opinion of Value” stage through closing day, including preparing internal Investment Committee disposition memos, participating on broker pitches, reviewing broker sale offering memorandums (including Argus models), assisting during Purchase and Sale Agreement negotiations with legal counsel, running return sensitivities, and supporting due diligence processes.
• Support both the Property-Level and Fund-Level financing efforts, including debt placement for acquisitions, refinances, and various credit facilities. Participate in preparing financial models, reviewing broker financing offering memorandums, creating direct financing marketing packages, assisting during loan document negotiations, and producing various investor presentations.
• Analyze detailed financial models to assess the value of real estate assets, including cash flow analysis, investment returns (IRR, COC, ROC etc.), and pricing sensitivity analysis.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends in the commercial real estate market, including capital market conditions, sales, leasing, and financing activity across various asset classes.
• Assist in gathering and reviewing due diligence for transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Liaise with internal teams, joint venture partners, external brokers, attorneys, lenders, consultants, and property managers to ensure a smooth process.
• Prepare internal Investment Committee memos and participate in the weekly meetings. In addition, prepare transaction summaries, and update the firm’s disposition/financing pipeline as necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including joint venture partners, real estate brokers, lenders, investors, attorneys, consultants, and internal teams.

Skills and Competencies:

• All candidates must have a BA or BS degree from an accredited institution, with preferred degrees in real estate, finance, business, accounting, economics, or related area. Must have strong academic credentials.
• The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of commercial real estate experience, preferably across multiple asset types, and high proficiency in financial modeling.
• Proven analytical skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Argus Enterprise preferred.
• Effective writing skills and ability to synthesize information, as well as verbal interpersonal/communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Travel may be required.
• Ability to function both in a team-oriented setting and independently.
• Strong sense of personal motivation, responsibility, and entrepreneurship.

The Firm:

Stockbridge is a real estate investment management firm led by seasoned senior professionals averaging 25 years of real estate industry experience. The firm was founded in 2003 and manages real estate equity investments across the risk spectrum within a variety of investment structures on behalf of U.S. and foreign institutional investors, family offices and high net worth individuals. Stockbridge has approximately $27.4 billion of assets under management spanning all major real estate property types, and certain specialty property types with an emphasis on residential and industrial space throughout the U.S. The firm has offices in San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix.

Why Stockbridge:

This position offers the opportunity to build a broad and sophisticated foundation in real estate and capital markets while working alongside experienced professionals across multiple property types and investment strategies. Our Chicago office pairs the rigor and resources of an institutional platform with the energy of a close-knit team of approximately 15-20 professionals. There is direct, regular access to senior leadership, and a collaborative, open-door culture where good ideas are welcomed regardless of title or tenure. You will have exposure to the decisions that drive investment performance—not simply the process of reporting it. As your experience grows, so will your responsibility, providing a clear opportunity to develop greater ownership of assets, transactions, and strategic initiatives. For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to become a well-rounded real estate professional with experience spanning financial analysis, asset strategy, transactions, development and redevelopment, portfolio management, and relationship management.

Compensation:

Competitive. The base pay scale for this position is $95,000 to $120,000 annually. Stockbridge’s base pay scale depends on geographic location, business line, years of experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. A discretionary annual bonus is also included in addition to base pay. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and STD & LTD insurance. Stockbridge provides a 401K plan with a match as well as generous vacation, sick time and holiday time off. Additionally, Stockbridge provides opportunities for professional development and career advancement. The base pay scale and benefits are accurate as of the date of this posting. Stockbridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Contact Info:

Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, marital status or disability. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to an extensive background screening and a credit check.

STOCKBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.