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Our Chicago office is seeking an Equity or Senior Equity Analyst to join our Public Real Estate Securities team. We’re looking for a highly analytical, intellectually curious self-starter with strong experience in publicly traded securities and real estate. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and brings both rigor and insight into investment decision-making.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing well-supported investment recommendations for companies within your coverage universe
- Building deep industry expertise across assigned property sectors
- Conducting detailed company, financial, and valuation analysis of publicly traded real estate companies and broader property markets
- Running, enhancing, and maintaining proprietary screening models and valuation tools
- Performing channel checks by cultivating private market relationships and leveraging alternative data sources
- Evaluating senior management teams through direct meetings and quantitative assessments and presenting this information to the senior portfolio managers
- Writing and presenting clear, concise research reports for internal and external audiences
Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of relevant experience within public traded real estate securities
- We are open to candidates at both the Equity Analyst and Senior Equity Analyst levels.
- The selected level will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, background, and qualifications
- Demonstrates strong, independent decision‑making skills, exercising sound judgment in complex and time‑sensitive situations
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field
- Proficiency in Excel and Word
- Exceptional communication skills, including strong writing capabilities
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong analytical abilities with a high degree of diligence and accuracy
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
Source: Heitman Career Page
