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Investment Officer, Private Debt

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Heitman

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United States , Chicago

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Salary:

150000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

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.
What we offer:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Annual bonus plan
  • Leading-edge, human-centric benefits package.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 14, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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