Investment Officer, Private Debt

Heitman • Chicago, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Heitman is seeking an Investment Officer to join our Private Debt Investment team. This role focuses on sourcing high-quality real estate transactions via preferred equity and bridge debt structures. You'll become the point person representing the firm in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with the opportunity to work on both development and existing assets . Your responsibilities would include closing multiple transactions each year on behalf of institutional co-mingled funds and separate accounts.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of investment experience, with a preference for candidates at VP and SVP levels. Years of experience for these levels can vary.
• Proven experience as an Investment Officer in originations or acquisitions, with a background in private debt origination, equity acquisitions, joint venture equity investing, or non-recourse senior debt .
• Strong analytical skills across the investment risk spectrum, with a solid understanding of financial modeling and valuation of value-add assets is required.
• Familiarity with legal documents including joint venture agreements, mezzanine loan documents and senior loan documents.
• Extensive network of contacts and relationships in various investment channels, with a strong reputation in the investment community.
• Strong academic background; Bachelor’s Degree in Finance , Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
• Excellent negotiation and business development skills.
• Strong financial acumen, including knowledge of senior financing, mezzanine, and preferred equity .
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take smart risks.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Team player with sound investment judgment and high motivation.
• High level of flexibility and professional maturity.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to lead through complex situations.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Candidates applying for roles requiring travel must hold a valid, non-expired driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic is a bonus, but not necessary.
• Experience in various sectors including alternatives is a bonus, but not necessary.
• Willingness to learn new product types and leverage the firm’s existing resources is key as this role is focused on all asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining operator, developer and broker relationships.
• Evaluating investment opportunities, assessing risks, and identifying ways to optimize risk and return via market selection, asset selection, business plan evaluation, and capital structure.
• Conducting valuation analyses, negotiating terms , performing due diligence, and preparing materials for presentation to investment committee .
• Coordinate with relevant internal groups including research, asset management, due diligence and others to gain consensus on investment opportunities.
• Present opportunities to senior lenders to secure necessary leverage to achieve targeted returns.
• Coaching and managing junior investment professionals.

Benefits

• 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.
• competitive compensation
• leading-edge, human-centric benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees