Harrison Street

Associate, Capital Markets

Harrison Street
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-Level💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing debt financing transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and portfolio management. Proficient in real estate finance, with strong analytical skills to evaluate financing strategies and maintain lender relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Debt Financing ManagementReal Estate FinancePortfolio ReportingLender Relationship DevelopmentTransaction Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage debt financing transactions from origination through closing, including preparing financing materials, lender outreach, structuring, term sheet and documentation negotiations, diligence, and closing
  • Monitor and manage the existing debt portfolio, including maturities, covenants, extensions, and opportunities to refinance, recapitalize, modify, or optimize capital structures
  • Maintain financing analyses and portfolio reporting, including lender comparisons, transaction recommendations, financing pipelines, debt maturity schedules, and transaction trackers
  • Advise acquisition and asset management teams on financing strategy and underwriting, including debt sizing, leverage, pricing, structure, and execution considerations
  • Support fund-level and corporate financing initiatives, including subscription and revolving credit facilities, private placements, and other structured financing solutions
  • Evaluate and execute debt restructurings, including modifications, extensions, amendments, paydowns, and other solutions aligned with evolving asset business plans
  • Develop and maintain lender and broker relationships and stay current on lender appetite, pricing, structures, and broader debt capital markets trends
  • Coordinate with Transactions, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Legal, and external counterparties throughout financing processes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BS/BA required
  • 3+ years of applicable real estate work experience, preferably at a lender, investment manager, or real estate REIT
  • Proven track record of managing financing deal processes from inception to closing
  • Strong understanding of real estate finance and structuring
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask across several projects with deadlines
  • MS in real estate, JD, or MBA will be considered as well

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Medical programs
  • Financial programs
  • Wellness programs
  • Accessibility assistance and reasonable accommodations

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Hard Skills
Financing Materials PreparationTerm Sheet NegotiationDebt StructuringDiligence ManagementDebt RestructuringFinancing AnalysisDebt Maturity SchedulingTransaction TrackingUnderwriting StrategyCapital Structure Optimization
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsMultitasking AbilityPrioritization Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
BS/BAMS in Real EstateJDMBA
Industry Keywords
Real Estate Work ExperienceLenderInvestment ManagerReal Estate REITDebt Capital Markets Trends