Real Estate Secondaries Associate

Job Title: Real Estate Secondaries Associate

Location: Darien, CT

We are seeking a highly motivated Real Estate Secondaries Associate to join our real estate team. The successful candidate will have 2-3+ years experience in investment banking, private equity or principal investing, with commercial real estate knowledge required. This role requires advanced MS Excel skills and superior oral and written communication skills. A Bachelors degree in finance or economics or an MBA is also preferred, with a strong record of academic achievement.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new Secondary and Direct/Co-Investment investment opportunities by conducting due diligence, researching markets and property types, interviewing fund sponsors and preparing financial models as part of an underwriting team
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative due diligence on real estate limited partnership interests and the underlying properties as well as direct single asset and portfolio investments
• Communicate investment analysis results to team leadership and the firm's investment committee (e.g. investment committee briefs, memos and meetings)
• Support client relations and fund marketing efforts

Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years experience in investment banking, private equity or principal investing, with commercial real estate knowledge required and experience preferred
• Bachelors degree in finance or economics, or an MBA is preferred
• Proven experience in financial modeling and valuation skills
• Ability to perform complex quantitative and qualitative analysis on transaction opportunities, as well as distill key insights from the data-driven analyses
• Strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Highly motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
• Knowledge of legal documents related to private investments preferred
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join a successful team in a rapidly expanding field. The ideal candidate will be able to work both independently and as a productive member of transaction teams, possessing initiative and an entrepreneurial spirit.