Senior Analyst - Real Estate Investments

Position OverviewStepStone is currently seeking candidates with excellent quantitative, qualitative, and interpersonal skills for a Senior Analyst position on StepStone’s Active Real Estate Team. The Senior Analyst’s primary role is to assist in the evaluation, due diligence, and execution of real estate investments. The Senior Analyst will work in a team environment with other team members to source and underwrite new investment opportunities, negotiate acquisition terms, manage existing assets, and conduct asset dispositions.

The Senior Analyst will have the opportunity to present recommendations, with the investment team, to the Real Estate Investment Committee.StepStone prides itself on the Firm’s collegial atmosphere, encouraging team-building initiatives and a collaborative approach to accomplishing projects. The Senior Analyst will have exposure to all levels of the Firm, from Partners to fellow Analysts and Associates, on a daily basis.The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and a background in real estate private equity/credit, investment banking, or other real estate - or finance-related industries. The Senior Analyst will adhere to the highest ethical standards, as well as demonstrate maturity, reliability, and attention to detail.Essential Job Functions:Participate in the underwriting and due diligence process for potential acquisitions, including financial analysis, market research, site visits, and document reviewPerform financial modeling and sensitivity analysis related to investment opportunitiesPrepare for and participate in meetings with managers and conduct on-going due diligenceForm an independent opinion about the attractiveness of a sector or investment opportunityConstruct an argument around an opinion and efficiently communicate that argument both verbally and in written materials; be able to defend position in a team environment, including Investment Committee meetingsDraft investment memorandums and presentations related to acquisition opportunitiesAssist with asset management duties, including financial analysis and investor reporting for existing investmentsSupport the fundraising process, including creating fundraising presentation materials and coordinating historical fund- and asset-level performance analysisEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements:1-3 years of experience in real estate private equity/credit, investment banking, or related real estate finance fieldBA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Real Estate, or related fieldDemonstrated track record of academic and professional successTakes pride of ownership in work, and work ethicAbility to represent the Firm credibly in written and interpersonal communicationsDemonstrable analytical capabilities, including strong quantitative/modeling skillsHigh proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelDeveloping investment judgment and general understanding of risk/reward trade-offsFlexibility to work within StepStone’s dynamic and entrepreneurial organizationBased in Chicago, with availability to travel, primarily domesticallyRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:ARGUS experience optional but preferredPromote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude