Transactions Associate

Harrison Street

. Support the acquisition and execution of new equity investments across the risk-return spectrum .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-Level💰 $125,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with a strong background in real estate underwriting and investment analysis. Proficient in managing multiple deals and synthesizing complex financial data into actionable insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial ModelingReal Estate UnderwritingInvestment AnalysisExcel ProficiencyArgus Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCash Flow ModelingValuationRisk AssessmentCapital StructuringMarket ResearchOperational AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisDeal ExecutionTransaction Coordination

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointArgus

Industry Keywords

Equity InvestmentsDebt Capital StackSenior LoansMezzanine LoansPublic SecuritiesPreferred EquityInvestment CommitteesEmerging TrendsReal Estate InvestingTransaction Sourcing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the acquisition and execution of new equity investments across the risk-return spectrum
Support credit originations across the debt capital stack, including senior loans, mezzanine loans, public securities, and preferred equity
Develop and maintain detailed financial cash flow models and sensitivity analyses
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
Summarize key underwriting assumptions, loan structure, market, risks, and mitigants
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal counsel, lenders, and operators, from transaction sourcing through closing
Conduct sector and market research to support investment initiatives and identify emerging trends and opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Argus strongly preferred
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to synthesize complex analyses into concise recommendations
Self-motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious
Demonstrated interest in real estate investing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus
Medical programs
Financial programs
Wellness programs
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities