Associate

Job Description

Associate

New York, NY

Overview

Eastdil Secured is the largest independent commercial real estate investment bank in the world, by volume, with nearly $3 trillion in completed transactions over the past 15 years. We uniquely combine commercial real estate and capital markets expertise to provide clients with advisory services and investment strategies for all major markets, transaction types, and asset classes. As a privately held firm with significant employee investment, we thrive on our intelligence-driven team, state-of-the-art technology, and collaboration across 21 offices and 3 continents. Our collective experience, expertise, and resources provide us with the ability to successfully execute the world’s most impactful transactions in the capital markets.

Role Description

We are currently looking for an Associate to join the Investment Sales team in our New York office. Our Associate program is designed for recently promoted Analysts and professionals with 2-5 years of relevant industry experience. As an ES Associate, you will be afforded new challenges with the opportunity to work within a team that is dedicated to a specific product type or business line, allowing you to develop expertise in your discipline. This position also involves a significant role in business transactions including client and investor communication, supervision of Analysts and the underwriting process, creation and execution of marketing collateral, as well as continued hands-on training.

Essential Functions

• Working closely with senior team members on presentations and financial analysis.
• Assisting team in underwriting for asset sales and debt placement across all property types
• Performing comprehensive and in-depth company, real estate, and market analysis
• Due diligence collection and review
• Participating in the creation of pitches and marketing materials (depending on office location)
• Participating in client interactions to gain exposure to key executives and senior bankers

Education and Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial real estate experience.
• A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for candidates concentrating in business, real estate, finance and/or accounting.

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Dedication to building a career in the financial services industry with a focus on real estate finance. Related commercial real estate experience through professional work or internship.
• Strong ARGUS, financial analysis, and excel modeling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of deals using financial modeling techniques and a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently produce high quality work under tight time frames.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities to conclusion within agreed upon deadlines.
• Willingness to work long hours in a demanding, highly focused, collaborative, and team environment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Eastdil Secured will not sponsor visas for these positions and will not hire individuals whose work eligibility is based on their F-1 or other student visa status. Candidates must be able to work in the United States on a permanent basis.