Real Assets Specialist

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Real Assets Specialist in New York, NY to support investment teams. The role involves analyzing real asset investment opportunities, monitoring portfolio performance, and assisting with transaction execution. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in finance or related fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers an annual compensation between $140,000 and $185,000, depending on the employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance or economics.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends and investment activity in real asset sectors.
• Support execution and closing of real asset investments.
• Conduct financial modeling and risk assessments.
• Assist with portfolio monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Real Assets Specialist
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Real Assets Specialist position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in real assets investing, portfolio support, and transaction management.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, asset class focus (e.g., real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, commodities), and investment strategy.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

The Real Assets Specialist supports investment teams by analyzing real asset investment opportunities, monitoring portfolio performance, and assisting with transaction execution and reporting. This role blends financial analysis, market research, and operational support to ensure efficient deployment and management of capital in tangible assets.

The position involves close collaboration with portfolio managers, investment analysts, operations teams, and risk and compliance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends, pricing movements, and investment activity in real asset sectors
• Support execution and closing of real asset investments, including due diligence and transaction coordination
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and risk assessment for real asset projects and investments
• Build and maintain analytical tools, dashboards, and reports to support portfolio insights
• Assist with portfolio monitoring, P&L tracking, and risk exposure reporting
• Identify opportunities, inefficiencies, or risks within the real assets portfolio
• Prepare daily, weekly, and ad-hoc investment and portfolio reports for senior management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field
• Understanding of real assets investing, including real estate, infrastructure, or commodities
• Experience or coursework in financial modeling, valuation, or portfolio management (preferred but not required)
• Advanced analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or other analytical tools is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in real assets, sustainable investing, and long-term capital deployment

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

• Skills-based role matching
• Resume and profile optimization
• Guidance on outreach to real asset and investment teams
• Interview preparation for real assets, transaction, and portfolio assessment roles
• To learn more or express interest in real asset investing roles, visit:
  https://www.careerlaunch.ai/