Transactions Associate - New York

Harrison Street; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Harrison Street Asset Management is seeking a two-year Associate to join the Transactions team in our New York office.

The Associate will play a key role in the evaluation, underwriting, and execution of new real estate investment opportunities across sectors with a focus on major asset classes (multifamily, office, industrial, and retail) as well as exposure to alternatives (senior housing, student housing, medical, and digital).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a STEM field with strong financial analysis.
• 3 years of experience in real estate or investment banking with direct underwriting exposure.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; Excel and PowerPoint required; Argus preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to synthesize analyses into concise recommendations.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and demonstrate interest in real estate investing.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition and execution of new equity investments and debt originations across the capital stack.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial cash flow models and sensitivity analyses.
• Conduct market research, asset-level diligence and comparative analyses.
• Prepare and present in pipeline meetings and investment committees with key underwriting details.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to drive transaction execution through closing.
• Conduct sector and market research to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Argus

Real estate underwriting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Real Estate/Economics or STEM

Tools

Argus

Job description

Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.

Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.

Harrison Street Asset Management(“HSAM”) is seeking a two-year Associate to join the Transactions team in our New York office. The Associate will play a key role in the evaluation, underwriting, and execution of new real estate investment opportunities across sectors with a focus on major asset classes (multifamily, office, industrial, and retail) as well as exposure to alternatives (senior housing, student housing, medical, and digital). The position will support both equity acquisitions and credit originations efforts on behalf of HSAM’s Transactions team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be motivated, detail-oriented, and demonstrate a combination of applicable work experience and a passion for real estate investing.

Responsibilities:

• Support the acquisition and execution of new equity investments across the risk-return spectrum (core to opportunistic) as well as credit originations across the debt capital stack (senior loans, mezzanine loans, public securities, and preferred equity).
• Develop and maintain detailed financial cash flow models and sensitivity analyses to evaluate potential investments, including valuation, return performance, risk, and capital structuring.
• Conduct market research, asset-level diligence and comparative operational analyses.
• Prepare and present in pipeline meetings, deal screening sessions and investment committees, summarizing key underwriting assumptions, loan structure, market, risks and mitigants.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal counsel, lenders, and operators, to drive transaction execution from transaction sourcing through closing.
• Conduct in-depth sector and market research to support investment initiatives and to identify emerging trends and investment opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a STEM-related field with a strong financial analysis record.
• 3 years of experience in real estate or investment banking, with direct exposure to real estate underwriting and transaction execution.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Argus strongly preferred.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, capable of managing multiple deals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to synthesize complex analyses into concise recommendations.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious, with a demonstrated interest in real estate investing.

$150,000 - $170,000 a year

For New York Only: The expected base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $200,000. Actual salaries may vary based on a number of factors, including skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, total compensation at Harrison Street includes a generous discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive range of benefits — including medical, financial, and wellness programs — designed to support our employees both professionally and personally.

Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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