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Heitman is seeking an Associate to join its Product Strategy & Development (PS&D) team. The PS&D team drives organic revenue growth by enhancing product development and innovation and by bringing strategic discipline and insight to the products we offer our clients. The team stays closely attuned to evolving industry trends to ensure Heitman maintains a robust and relevant product suite across market cycles. PS&D partners closely with Heitman’s global investment teams, as well as sales, client service, and marketing, to deliver thoughtful client solutions and support the firm’s broader objectives. Based in Heitman’s Chicago office, this role supports the core functions of the PS&D team and offers meaningful exposure to institutional product strategy, real estate investing, and cross‑functional collaboration across the firm.
Job Responsibility:
Developing a strong understanding of Heitman’s global product suite across strategies and regions
Supporting research and analysis that informs the product development process and is presented to the Product Development Committee, including coordinating internal inputs and processes from idea generation through product development
Creating and coordinating product launch materials that support investor engagement and equip sales teams throughout the sales cycle
Supporting ongoing product management initiatives to ensure Heitman’s products are positioned effectively in the market
Partnering with the marketing team to execute strategic campaigns that showcase firm initiatives, drive engagement, and strengthen Heitman’s brand
Leveraging third‑party data to assess the market landscape, including investment themes, product trends, competitor offerings, and pricing, and synthesizing implications for Heitman
Utilizing business intelligence tools to improve data accessibility, streamline workflows, and enhance the quality and efficiency of decision‑making
Building relationships across the firm and collaborating with investment, sales, client service, and marketing teams on product‑related initiatives
Assisting with cross‑functional product strategy projects and other strategic initiatives as needed
Building industry knowledge with an emphasis on developing a strong understanding of real estate markets and investment products
Requirements:
BS or BA degree
coursework in business administration, finance, marketing, or economics is a plus
1–3 years of experience in investment management, with exposure to investment products or product development
experience in real estate, real assets, or private markets is a plus
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast‑paced environment
Proactive, detail‑oriented self‑starter who takes ownership of work and follows through on deliverables
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize and communicate insights clearly
Collaborative mindset with strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to work effectively across levels and functions
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
experience with Power BI and Copilot is a plus
Progress toward the CFA designation is a plus
Nice to have:
coursework in business administration, finance, marketing, or economics
experience in real estate, real assets, or private markets