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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.
Job Responsibility:
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.
Requirements:
Minimum 8 years of investment experience, with a preference for candidates at VP and SVP levels
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
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 have:
Experience in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic is a bonus, but not necessary
Experience in various sectors including alternatives is a bonus, but not necessary.