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Director, Private Markets - Real Estate & Real Assets

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  • Director, Private Markets - Real Estate & Real AssetsCresset CapitalDirectorReal EstateFull-timeLocationChicago, United StatesDate PostedMay 19, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Real Estate / Director jobs in Chicago, United States" are published.## About This RoleAbout CressetCresset is an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Recognized by Barron's and Forbes among the nation's top RIA firms, Cresset provides access to investment opportunities typically available only to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Proudly owned by its clients and employees, Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.Role OverviewCresset is seeking a highly motivated Director, Private Markets to join its private investments team, with a primary focus on private real estate and real assets due diligence. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse private investment strategies, creating unique access points through funds, co-investments, and other structures. The position is open in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX.Key Responsibilities- Origination & Deal Flow: Support the real estate investment process by screening opportunities, evaluating pipeline, coordinating diligence requests, and advancing actionable deals.- Diligence & Analysis: Conduct in-depth market, sector, sponsor, fund- and asset-level research, and build comprehensive financial, valuation, and transaction models.- Underwriting & Execution: Analyze cash flows, capital structures, return sensitivities, and prepare investment committee materials to support recommendations.- Transaction Management: Drive diligence workflows and manage external relationships with managers, legal counsel, and advisors.- Portfolio Monitoring: Track performance of existing commitments across the real estate and real assets portfolio.- Platform Development: Contribute to the growth and scalability of the real assets investment function within a rapidly expanding platform.As part of a rapidly scaling platform, this Director plays an integral role in evaluating, underwriting, executing, and monitoring investments, while gaining direct exposure to senior professionals, investment committees, and external partners. The role is well suited for a candidate with strong real estate investing and analytical experience who is eager to build a long-term career in private real estate and real assets.
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