Senior Analyst - Real Estate Investments
About The Position
StepStone is a global private markets specialist that delivers tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and data-driven insights to investors worldwide. The firm leverages its platform and intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies to help clients identify advantages and achieve success. This Senior Analyst position is on the Active Real Estate Team, focusing on the evaluation, due diligence, and execution of real estate investments. The role involves sourcing and underwriting new opportunities, negotiating acquisitions, managing existing assets, and conducting dispositions. The Senior Analyst will present recommendations to the Real Estate Investment Committee and will work in a collaborative team environment with exposure to all levels of the Firm.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in real estate private equity/credit, investment banking, or related real estate finance field.
- BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Real Estate, or related field.
- Demonstrated track record of academic and professional success.
- Takes pride of ownership in work, and work ethic.
- Ability to represent the Firm credibly in written and interpersonal communications.
- Demonstrable analytical capabilities, including strong quantitative/modeling skills.
- High proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Developing investment judgment and general understanding of risk/reward trade-offs.
- Flexibility to work within StepStone’s dynamic and entrepreneurial organization.
- Based in Chicago, with availability to travel, primarily domestically.
- Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Nice To Haves
- ARGUS experience optional but preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in the underwriting and due diligence process for potential acquisitions, including financial analysis, market research, site visits, and document review.
- Perform financial modeling and sensitivity analysis related to investment opportunities.
- Prepare for and participate in meetings with managers and conduct ongoing due diligence.
- Form an independent opinion about the attractiveness of a sector or investment opportunity.
- Construct an argument around an opinion and efficiently communicate that argument both verbally and in written materials; be able to defend position in a team environment, including Investment Committee meetings.
- Draft investment memorandums and presentations related to acquisition opportunities.
- Assist with asset management duties, including financial analysis and investor reporting for existing investments.
- Support the fundraising process, including creating fundraising presentation materials and coordinating historical fund- and asset-level performance analysis.
Benefits
- Employment Resource Groups
- Mentorship programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
