Harrison Street Asset Management · 1 week ago
Associate – Credit Strategies, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expHarrison Street Asset Management is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies. They are seeking a two-year Associate to join the Real Estate Credit Strategies team in Los Angeles, where the individual will evaluate, underwrite, and execute new credit opportunities across various sectors.
FinanceReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Support the origination and execution of new credit investments, including senior loans, mezzanine loans, public securities, and preferred equity positions
Develop and maintain detailed financial cash flow models and sensitivity analyses to evaluate potential investments, including valuation, return performance, risk, and debt structuring
Conduct market, sponsor, and asset-level due diligence, including property inspections, third-party report reviews, and calls with brokers and market participants
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 sponsors, to drive transaction execution from origination through closing
Support ongoing portfolio monitoring and asset management, including performance tracking and any valuation updates as needed
Conduct in-depth sector and market research to support origination initiatives and to identify emerging trends and investment opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field with a strong academic record
2–3 years of experience in real estate or investment banking, with direct exposure to underwriting and transaction execution
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel
Understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals, capital structures, and loan documentation
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
Preferred
Experience with Argus strongly preferred
Benefits
Generous discretionary bonus
Comprehensive range of benefits — including medical, financial, and wellness programs
Company
Harrison Street Asset Management
Harrison Street Asset Management is a leading global alternative investment management firm with over $103 billion in assets under management through highly differentiated assets across infrastructure, real estate and credit strategies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Bashir
CEO
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