Associate

Heitman, a global real estate investment management firm founded in 1966, is hiring an Associate for its Private Real Estate Debt group within Portfolio & Asset Management, based in Chicago. The role supports management and oversight of a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments spanning senior mortgages, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity, working closely with Portfolio Managers and senior investment professionals. Responsibilities Responsibilities include overseeing the debt portfolio across senior, mezzanine, and preferred equity strategies; preparing and monitoring annual business plans for debt investments across multiple investor clients; ensuring compliance with client investment management agreements; preparing management and investor reporting and conducting portfolio analytics; supporting investor and consultant meetings and the due-diligence process; reviewing property appraisals and preparing internal valuations; assessing collateral performance through periodic on-site asset reviews; managing loan monitoring with a focus on early-warning risk rating; presenting quarterly portfolio reviews to the Investment Committee and to investors; and participating in troubled-loan workout situations as needed. Candidates should have 1-3 years of real estate experience including valuation work, a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or real estate, and proficiency in Argus, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The role is based in Heitman's Chicago office under a hybrid work arrangement, with moderate travel required, offering broad exposure to institutional real estate debt investing across property types and markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr