Equity Analyst, Public Real Estate Securities

Heitman • Chicago, IL

26d • $105,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Chicago office is seeking an Equity or Senior Equity Analyst to join our Public Real Estate Securities team. We’re looking for a highly analytical, intellectually curious self-starter with strong experience in publicly traded securities and real estate. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and brings both rigor and insight into investment decision-making.
We are open to candidates at both the Equity Analyst and Senior Equity Analyst levels. The selected level will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, background, and qualifications
We are looking for great candidates who have a unique combination of experiences, traits, and talents. We couldn’t describe you in a list of bullet points, so consider this posting a conversation starter. If you check some, but not all, of our boxes, we still want to talk! Please apply for this role if much of this job description describes you.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience within public traded real estate securities
• Demonstrates strong, independent decision‑making skills, exercising sound judgment in complex and time‑sensitive situations
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Exceptional communication skills, including strong writing capabilities
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong analytical abilities with a high degree of diligence and accuracy
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
• Candidates applying for roles requiring travel must hold a valid, non-expired driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Developing well-supported investment recommendations for companies within your coverage universe
• Building deep industry expertise across assigned property sectors
• Conducting detailed company, financial, and valuation analysis of publicly traded real estate companies and broader property markets
• Running, enhancing, and maintaining proprietary screening models and valuation tools
• Performing channel checks by cultivating private market relationships and leveraging alternative data sources
• Evaluating senior management teams through direct meetings and quantitative assessments and presenting this information to the senior portfolio managers
• Writing and presenting clear, concise research reports for internal and external audiences

Benefits

• Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits & Perks):
• At Heitman, we believe that our success is driven by the success of our team members. That's why we use market data to ensure competitive compensation for every role, reflecting our commitment to investing in our team. When we grow, you grow!
• The expected annual base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $150,000 and will be further discussed during the interview process. This range represents what Heitman reasonably and in good faith believes we would pay a qualified candidate for this role at the time of posting (based on a full-time equivalent schedule). Your actual base salary placement will depend on factors such as (but not limited to): your relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition, all of our team members are bonus eligible and participate in a generous annual bonus plan, with the percentage varying based on your role and level, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• In alignment with our People First core value, we offer rewarding careers that focus on both personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to helping you and your family thrive, both in the office and at home. To support this, we provide competitive compensation and a leading-edge, human-centric benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level