Senior Associate, Research
Chicago, IL
Research – Research /
Full-Time /
On-site
Harrison Street is a leading investment management firm exclusively focused on alternative real assets. We are a performance-driven, innovative, collaborative, and passionate firm with over 280 employees across ten offices. We are committed to supporting our employees professionally and personally, which we believe makes us the best fiduciary for our investors. We empower employees in and out of the office by providing comprehensive learning and development opportunities, health and wellness activities, community service initiatives, and equal opportunities.
Our Culture:
Since 2005, Harrison Street has been a first mover in alternative real assets, and we know our people are our most valuable asset. As we continue to expand into new geographies and sectors, we are looking for leaders who seek constant growth, want to excel, and continuously improve upon themselves and the industry. Our people embody our Firm values.
Teamwork: We work inclusively with loyalty and respect to achieve our collective and individual goals
Innovation: We create opportunity through developing the “new” and approaching all things with an exploratory mindset
Passion: We pursue our work with a positive attitude, high energy, and purpose
Integrity: We collaborate and execute honestly and ethically in all aspects of our business
Excellence: We strive to be best-in-class through disciplined execution of our strategy, reflection on our performance and continuous improvement
Why This Role Is Important
- The Firm is seeking a mid-level professional to join the Research team. This person will be an integral part of the team and responsible for analytical and research to support both the Real Estate and Infrastructure Teams, contributing to the the real asset investment decision-making process.
Responsibilities
- Acquire, create and analyze fundamental information including “white papers" semi-annually to reflect evolving business, investment and capital market trends by sector.
- Analyze economic, demographic and social trends, nationally and by market, to determine present and future impact on Harrison Street’s investments.
- Fulfill research requests from external / internal clients and investor requests to aid in investment strategy, market risk assessment and portfolio strategy.
- Author creative thought leadership papers – as many as 6 pieces per year.
- Author or assist in quarterly research reports that focus on sectors including, but not limited to, existing Harrison Street sector exposures by providing current performance data and the Harrison Street investment/sector outlook for the category. Individual sector research reports will be sent to current and prospective investors and other external Harrison Street constituencies.
- Contribute to the firm-wide Outlook Catalog that is produced annually
- Draft and refresh the PPMs for various Real Estate and Infrastructure Funds on a semi-annual basis as well as update and refresh LP presentations for new investors interested in Harrison Street’s Real Assets platform.
- Explore potential new investment strategies for Harrison Street as part of its existing Funds or as co-investments with other investors. Provide an overview and rationale for each prospective category.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
- 3-5 years of experience in real assets, market research or similar fields
- Fluency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
- Strong communication skills: both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage deadlines
- Diligent, curious and reliable team player
