Leadership Development Program - Senior Associate

Tishman Speyer Properties; New York (NY); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Tishman Speyer invites 2027 MBA graduates to join the Leadership Development Program as Senior Associates. This two-year-plus, multi-disciplinary rotation starts in New York with opportunities for several U.S.

and international placements across core business areas such as Acquisitions, Development, and Asset Management. Senior Associates gain broad exposure, develop real estate expertise, and progress toward specialized tracks after completing multiple rotations, potentially extending beyond 24

Qualifications

• Evidence of leadership ability and interest in real estate development.
• Comfort with AI-powered tools and data-driven decision making.
• Strong written and oral communication with cross-functional collaboration ability.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multi-disciplinary rotations across Acquisitions, Asset Management, Development, and more.
• Build expertise in a function or geography after 1–3 assignments.
• Start in New York with potential international rotations across offices.

Skills

Leadership

AI & Data

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MBA (Class of 2027)

Job description

Tishman Speyer Leadership Development Program Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyer’s diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed-use campuses. We create state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture, and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise, and a personalized approach, we can anticipate our customers’ evolving needs. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset-wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio. Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 576 properties, totaling 233 million square feet, with a combined value of over $131 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $65 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as New York City's Rockefeller Center, São Paulo's Torre Norte, The Springs in Shanghai, Paris Bourse in Paris and Frankfurt’s OpernTurm and TaunusTurm. Summary of the Position: Second year MBA students are invited to apply for a Senior Associate position in our Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is a rotational program designed to facilitate multi-disciplinary training and cultivate well-rounded real estate professionals. Senior Associates gain this experience through exposure to Tishman Speyer’s core functional areas. Rotations can last anywhere from 12 months to 24 months and beyond. The program is based in New York with potential opportunities to spend time in several of our U.S. regional and international offices. Past rotations have included the following business areas: Acquisitions Alternatives Industrial Asset Management Corporate Strategy Debt Capital Markets Design & Construction (pre-acquisitions development) Development Equity Capital Markets Innovation & New Business Development Portfolio Management Studio (Co-Working) Venture. We anticipate that after 1-3 assignments, Senior Associates will continue to build expertise within a specific function or geography. Full-time assignments could include locations across the U.S., Europe, South America, and Asia.

The qualities we are looking for in our Senior Associates

• Evident passion for real estate and desire to build a career on the principal side
• Unquestioned integrity
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven tools, to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation
• Strong problem-solving skills that combine creativity with rigorous analytical ability
• Proficiency in utilizing AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to increase operational efficiency, enhance work quality, and identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• The ability to work effectively with both peers and senior executives in a highly entrepreneurial, team- oriented environment
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong commitment and energy
• Passion for innovation
• Interest and flexibility to work in different functions and geographic regions (foreign languages are a plus)
• Class of 2027 MBA graduates only

Compensation and Benefits

The base compensation for this role is $160,000. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as well as access to our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan (with matching contributions), wellness benefits and all other benefits afforded to full-time Tishman Speyer employees.

Location: New York Position: Senior Associate Start: Summer/Fall 2027

All applications require both a cover letter and a resume. Applications missing a cover letter or resume will not be considered. We will begin reviewing resumes in the last week of September and will get back to all candidates by mid-October. The first round of interviews will take place virtually in October.

Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce which promotes different views and perspectives.

We expect our leaders and employees alike to champion diversity and inclusion practices.

Tishman Speyer has several employee affinity and interest groups that provide employees with opportunities to develop professional relationships across the business and identify opportunities for development and advancement.

Tishman Speyer is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status or military status, or any other category protected under applicable law. Tishman Speyer is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

Disability Assistance - Tishman Speyer is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail]

Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 522 properties, totaling 218 million square feet, with a combined value of over $129 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $68 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, TaunusTurm in Frankfurt, and Mission Rock in San Francisco.

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