Analyst, Impact

Harrison Street•Chicago, IL

1d•$60,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM) is a global alternative investment management firm specializing in real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies. With a strong focus on innovation and long-term value creation, HSAM manages over $108 billion in assets for institutional investors worldwide. The firm is seeking a full-time Analyst for its Impact team. This role is crucial for streamlining the collection and analysis of operator-reported data, including utility data, sustainability initiatives, and related capital investments. The Analyst will ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and operator accountability to enhance the quality of Fund reporting. Collaborating with sustainability, innovation, and regional leads, the Analyst will transform complex datasets into actionable insights for investor disclosures, investment decisions, and value creation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, statistics, business, finance, economics, environmental science, sustainability or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Training in data analytics; advanced Excel skills and experience managing large datasets with strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI
Project manager mentality and willingness to pick up the phone to solve a problem
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data clearly
Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with Asset Management, Portfolio Management and Transactions
Highly motivated, organized and self-directed, and eager to learn all facets of real estate investing and ESG

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications or prior internship experience in real estate, private equity, banking or sustainable finance is a plus
Experience with carbon accounting, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, GRESB and IFRS ISSB
Familiarity with ESG frameworks such as GRI and SASB, and willingness to keep pace with evolving regulations, standards and industry trends
Knowledge of green buildings, corporate social responsibility and the integration of ESG risks into investment diligence
Demonstrated passion for ESG through coursework, campus involvement, internships or similar

Responsibilities

Maintain the internal investment database of asset ESG attributes, including certifications, renewable energy, efficiency measures and tenant wellness programming for global assets under management, pushing validated data for quarterly reporting
Gather, analyze, and report monthly utility consumption data for US, Canadian and European assets and run the quality review process, using pre-defined error rules to identify outliers and gaps
Engage with third-party operators and their vendors to fix issues and streamline data submissions, escalate non-compliance and project-manage resolution reporting
Manage ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager by organizing asset profiles, conducting data quality checks, coordinating with vendors to support data flows and generating reports for analysis and disclosure
Strengthen data governance and collection processes by resolving quality issues, onboarding providers, aligning templates with reporting standards and maintaining process documentation.
Support the preparation of annual GRESB submissions for each Fund, including managing the performance data preparation
Conduct the annual greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for corporate offices, and track carbon emissions performance against Firm and Fund-level targets
Support internal and external ESG reporting, including providing metrics for investor due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), the annual Corporate Impact Report, and fund reporting
Monitor key performance and risk indicators and support assurance activities, internal reviews and audits by evaluating controls, compliance and data integrity
Develop dashboards, reports and visualizations for internal reporting, analytics and compliance tracking
Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends and performance insights, with a focus on quantifying value, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations
Support data analysis across environmental and social programs, including healthy building certifications (Fitwel®) and social impact scorecards
Conduct research on market-level risks and opportunities, including benchmarking and building performance standards, carbon taxes, incentives and new building codes, to support investment diligence and business planning
Assist on other projects in the day-to-day operation of the Impact team, including asset capital planning reviews that support ongoing efficiency and cost reduction priorities