Analyst, Impact

Harrison Street•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM) is a global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies. The firm is seeking a full-time Analyst for its Impact team. The Analyst will streamline the collection and processing of operator-reported, asset-level utility data, sustainability initiatives, and related capital investments, ensuring accurate and timely information and operator accountability. The role will help maintain the quality of Fund reporting and turn complex datasets into useful insights for investor disclosures, investment decisions, and value creation. The Analyst will work closely with the leads of the sustainability, innovation, and regional functions. Responsibilities span ESG data collection and quality assurance, reporting and disclosures, analytics and value creation, and research and team support. The role includes maintaining ESG asset records, reviewing utility data, coordinating with operators and vendors, supporting sustainability reporting and emissions inventories, developing analytics, and researching market risks and opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, statistics, business, finance, economics, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field.
At least 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-management mindset and willingness to make calls to solve problems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex data clearly.
Collaborative approach and ability to work cross-functionally with Asset Management, Portfolio Management, and Transactions.
Highly motivated, organized, and self-directed, with eagerness to learn the 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.
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 up with evolving regulations, standards, and industry trends.
Knowledge of green buildings, corporate social responsibility, and integrating ESG risks into investment diligence.
Demonstrated interest in ESG through coursework, campus involvement, internships, or similar experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain the internal investment database of ESG attributes for global assets under management, including certifications, renewable energy, efficiency measures, and tenant wellness programming, and provide validated data for quarterly reporting.
Gather, analyze, and report monthly utility consumption data for U.S., Canadian, and European assets; conduct quality reviews using predefined error rules to identify outliers and gaps.
Engage third-party operators and vendors to resolve data issues and streamline submissions; escalate non-compliance and project-manage resolution reporting.
Manage ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager asset profiles, conduct data quality checks, coordinate with vendors on data flows, and generate reports for analysis and disclosure.
Improve data governance and collection processes by resolving quality issues, onboarding providers, aligning templates with reporting standards, and maintaining process documentation.
Support annual GRESB submissions for each Fund, including preparation of performance data.
Conduct the annual greenhouse gas inventory for corporate offices and track carbon emissions performance against Firm- and Fund-level targets.
Support internal and external ESG reporting, including investor due diligence questionnaires, 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, quantify value, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Support analysis of environmental and social programs, including Fitwel healthy building certifications and social impact scorecards.
Research market-level risks and opportunities, including benchmarking, building performance standards, carbon taxes, incentives, and new building codes, to support investment diligence and business planning.
Assist with day-to-day Impact team projects, including asset capital planning reviews that support efficiency and cost-reduction priorities.