Equity Analyst, Public Real Estate Securities

This Opportunity 
 

Our Chicago office is seeking an Equity or Senior Equity Analyst to join our Public Real Estate Securities team. We’re looking for a highly analytical, intellectually curious self-starter with strong experience in publicly traded securities and real estate. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and brings both rigor and insight into investment decision-making.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing well-supported investment recommendations for companies within your coverage universe
• Building deep industry expertise across assigned property sectors
• Conducting detailed company, financial, and valuation analysis of publicly traded real estate companies and broader property markets
• Running, enhancing, and maintaining proprietary screening models and valuation tools
• Performing channel checks by cultivating private market relationships and leveraging alternative data sources
• Evaluating senior management teams through direct meetings and quantitative assessments and presenting this information to the senior portfolio managers
• Writing and presenting clear, concise research reports for internal and external audiences

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience within public traded real estate securities
  • We are open to candidates at both the Equity Analyst and Senior Equity Analyst levels. The selected level will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, background, and qualifications
• Demonstrates strong, independent decision‑making skills, exercising sound judgment in complex and time‑sensitive situations
• Bachelor’s degree required
  • Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Exceptional communication skills, including strong writing capabilities
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong analytical abilities with a high degree of diligence and accuracy
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels

Job Location and Travel

• This position is based in our Chicago office.
• Our teams work in a hybrid environment and in-office days vary by team.

We are looking for great candidates who have a unique combination of experiences, traits, and talents. We couldn’t describe you in a list of bullet points, so consider this posting a conversation starter. If you check some, but not all, of our boxes, we still want to talk! Please apply for this role if much of this job description describes you.

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The Firm

Founded in 1966, Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm. Our mission is to lead the evolution of real estate through investments that fulfill the needs of people and communities in a world of constant change. To learn more about our organization and culture, click here.

Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits & Perks):

At Heitman, we believe that our success is driven by the success of our team members. That's why we use market data to ensure competitive compensation for every role, reflecting our commitment to investing in our team. When we grow, you grow!

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $150,000 and will be further discussed during the interview process. This range represents what Heitman reasonably and in good faith believes we would pay a qualifi