Transactions Associate - Los Angeles

• Support the acquisition and execution of new equity investments across the risk-return spectrum (core to opportunistic) as well as credit originations across the debt capital stack (senior loans, mezzanine loans, public securities, and preferred equity).

• Develop and maintain detailed financial cash flow models and sensitivity analyses to evaluate potential investments, including valuation, return performance, risk, and capital structuring.

• Conduct market research, asset-level diligence and comparative operational analyses.

• Prepare and present in pipeline meetings, deal screening sessions and investment committees, summarizing key underwriting assumptions, loan structure, market, risks and mitigants.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal counsel, lenders, and operators, to drive transaction execution from transaction sourcing through closing.

• Conduct in-depth sector and market research to support investment initiatives and to identify emerging trends and investment opportunities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a STEM-related field with a strong financial analysis record.

• 3 years of experience in real estate or investment banking, with direct exposure to real estate underwriting and transaction execution.

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Argus strongly preferred.

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, capable of managing multiple deals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to synthesize complex analyses into concise recommendations.

• Self-motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious, with a demonstrated interest in real estate investing.

For California Only: The expected base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $200,000. Actual salaries may vary based on a number of factors, including skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, total compensation at Harrison Street includes a generous discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive range of benefits — including medical, financial, and wellness programs — designed to support our employees both professionally and personally.