Heitman · 1 week ago
Originator, Private Debt
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expHeitman is a global real estate investment management firm seeking an Originator to join their Private Debt Investment team. The role focuses on sourcing high-quality real estate transactions and involves closing multiple transactions each year on behalf of institutional funds.
Commercial Real EstateFinancial ServicesReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Diana R.
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Generous annual bonus plan
Leading-edge, human-centric benefits package
Company
Heitman
Heitman is a real estate investment management firm.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-01-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Tony Smedley
Managing Director, Head of Private Equity - Europe
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