Heitman - Equity Analyst, Public Real Estate Securities (Full-Time)
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Company Description
Founded in 1966, Heitman LLC is a global real estate investment management firm with over $44 billion in assets under management. Heitman’s real estate investment strategies include direct investments in the equity or debt capitalization of a property or in the securities of listed and publicly traded real estate companies. Heitman serves a global client base with clients from North American, European, Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific institutions, pension plans, foundations and corporations and individual investors. Headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Heitman’s more than 325 employees offer specialized expertise – from a specific discipline to local insight.
Job Description
Our Chicago office is in search for an entry level Equity Analyst who will support the Public Securities Portfolio team in generating investment ideas and monitoring developments in the real estate securities markets.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who is highly analytical, collaborative and has a strong interest in publicly traded securities and real estate.
The responsibilities of an entry level Equity Analyst include, but are not limited to:
Company Analysis: Providing detailed company and financial analysis of publicly traded real estate companies and property markets
Real Estate Analysis: Developing in-depth industry knowledge in assigned property sectors
Security Screening and Valuation Tools: Run, maintain, and continually enhance proprietary security screening and valuation tools
Capital Markets: Track capital markets for real estate securities, including benchmarks, equity offerings, fund flows, and other issues broadly affecting these markets
Additionally, the Portfolio Analyst will undertake quantitative research projects relating to investment process, product development, and other areas which will drive improvements in investment performance and increases in assets under management
Qualifications
0-2 year of experience
Bachelor’s Degree required
Major in Finance, Real Estate or related field preferred
Excellent communicator with strong writing skills
Well-organized, detail oriented and deadline driven
Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and handle ambiguity
Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and operate with a high degree of diligence and accuracy
Proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point
Additional Information
Interested professionals should apply via our website at www.heitman.com. Please make sure to select “careers” under the About tab to submit your cover letter and resume. If you are a Heitman employee, please make sure to apply using your Heitman email address.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.