Associate (Capital Markets)

Our SelectLeaders client is a private equity debt solution and advisory firm with deep knowledge and trusted relationships in the industry. Specializing in the entire real estate capital cycle: Acquisition, Bridge, Construction, Refinance, Recapitalization, Private and Pref Equity.
Their volume of executed transactions on all asset classes gives them great understanding of today’s market complexities and sponsor expectations. They provide a flexible solution that will be most efficient and economical to your transaction cycle.
They are looking for a Capital Markets Associate to join our team in New York. This is an opportunity for a high-performing Associate to take on a key role in executing institutional-grade transactions across a range of asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwriting across multiple asset classes and loan types: construction, loan, bridge etc.
• Assist with debt procurement and closings, including analyzing term sheets, reviewing settlement statements, and assembling necessary financing requests and closing documents.
• Assist in the structuring and execution of real estate debt and equity transactions, including bridge, construction, mezzanine, preferred equity, and JV equity.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including cash flow projections, sensitivity analyses, and waterfall structures.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, property-level due diligence, and macroeconomic analysis to support investment theses.
• Prepare offering memoranda, pitch decks, investment committee materials, and transaction marketing materials.
• Maintain relationships with a broad network of capital providers, including banks, debt funds, life companies, and equity investors.
• Support senior team members in client management, transaction tracking, and business development activities.
• Participate in internal discussions around deal structuring, negotiation strategies, and market positioning.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in real estate investment banking, capital markets, private equity, debt brokerage, or related fields.
• Financial modeling and underwriting experience. Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a related field; Master’s degree or CFA is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with CoStar, or other real estate analytics tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of real estate financial structures and capital stack components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to create and present client-ready materials.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of real estate financial structures and capital stack components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to create and present client-ready materials.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary starting at $115,000 and performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience.