About the position Heitman is seeking an Investment Officer to join our Private Debt Investment team. This role focuses on sourcing high-quality real estate transactions via preferred equity and bridge debt structures. You'll become the point person representing the firm in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with the opportunity to work on both development and existing assets. Your responsibilities would include closing multiple transactions each year on behalf of institutional co-mingled funds and separate accounts. Responsibilities • Establishing and maintaining operator, developer and broker relationships. • Evaluating investment opportunities, assessing risks, and identifying ways to optimize risk and return via market selection, asset selection, business plan evaluation, and capital structure. • Conducting valuation analyses, negotiating terms, performing due diligence, and preparing materials for presentation to investment committee. • Coordinate with relevant internal groups including research, asset management, due diligence and others to gain consensus on investment opportunities. • Present opportunities to senior lenders to secure necessary leverage to achieve targeted returns. • Coaching and managing junior investment professionals. Requirements • Minimum 8 years of investment experience, with a preference for candidates at VP and SVP levels. Years of experience for these levels can vary. Experience in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic is a bonus, but not necessary. • Proven experience as an Investment Officer in originations or acquisitions, with a background in private debt origination, equity acquisitions, joint venture equity investing, or non-recourse senior debt. • Strong analytical skills across the investment risk spectrum, with a solid understanding of financial modeling and valuation of value-add assets is required. • Familiarity with legal documents including joint venture agreements, mezzanine loan documents and senior loan documents. • Extensive network of contacts and relationships in various investment channels, with a strong reputation in the investment community. • Strong academic background; Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field. • Excellent negotiation and business development skills. • Strong financial acumen, including knowledge of senior financing, mezzanine, and preferred equity. • Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take smart risks. • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. • Team player with sound investment judgment and high motivation. • High level of flexibility and professional maturity. • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to lead through complex situations. • Strong leadership and collaboration skills. Nice-to-haves • Experience in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic is a bonus, but not necessary. • Experience in various sectors including alternatives is a bonus, but not necessary. Willingness to learn new product types and leverage the firm’s existing resources is key as this role is focused on all asset classes.