Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as it refers to 'our client' rather than the company Long Ridge Partners directly, indicating a third-party recruiter role.
Job overview
The Associate & Analyst role focuses on supporting real estate debt origination efforts within a large private investment fund's real estate team, impacting investment decisions and portfolio management.
Responsibilities and impact
The job involves underwriting and executing senior bridge loans, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity, creating investment materials, maintaining broker relationships, mentoring junior team members, assisting in asset management, and conducting market research.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 1-6+ years in real estate investment with strong analytical and financial modeling skills, experience in CRE debt investment preferred, excellent academic record, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams.
Company information
The client is a large private investment fund manager with over $70 billion in assets under management, specializing in diverse real estate investment strategies across the US.
Team overview
The role is part of a real estate debt team focused on originations of senior, mezzanine, and preferred equity investments, located in Dallas, TX.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Dallas, Texas, with a focus on US real estate market origination efforts.
Unique job features
The job offers exposure to a wide range of commercial real estate transactions and involves leadership responsibilities such as mentoring junior team members.
Company overview
Long Ridge Partners is a specialized executive search firm focused on the financial services industry. They generate revenue by providing recruitment services to hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks, and asset management companies, matching top-tier talent with high-profile clients. Founded in 2004, the company has built a reputation for its deep industry knowledge and extensive network, enabling it to deliver tailored recruitment solutions. Candidates should be aware of Long Ridge Partners' commitment to confidentiality and their consultative approach to both clients and candidates.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience with real estate debt investments, especially senior bridge loans, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity, as these are core to the role at Long Ridge Partners.
Emphasize your financial modeling skills and ability to underwrite diverse commercial real estate transactions, along with your experience in creating investment memoranda and supporting investment committees.
Apply through multiple channels including Long Ridge Partners' corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility for the Associate & Analyst role.
Connect with current team members in the real estate debt or investment divisions at Long Ridge Partners on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent company deals, asking about their team culture, or inquiring about key skills for success in the role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by integrating keywords from the job description such as 'real estate debt investment,' 'financial modeling,' 'underwriting,' 'investment memoranda,' and 'market research' to improve screening success.
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