Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm seeking an Associate to join its Product Strategy & Development team. The role focuses on enhancing product development, supporting research and analysis, and collaborating with various teams to deliver client solutions and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Developing a strong understanding of Heitman’s global product suite across strategies and regions
- Supporting research and analysis that informs the product development process and is presented to the Product Development Committee, including coordinating internal inputs and processes from idea generation through product development
- Creating and coordinating product launch materials that support investor engagement and equip sales teams throughout the sales cycle
- Supporting ongoing product management initiatives to ensure Heitman’s products are positioned effectively in the market
- Partnering with the marketing team to execute strategic campaigns that showcase firm initiatives, drive engagement, and strengthen Heitman’s brand
- Leveraging third ‑ party data to assess the market landscape, including investment themes, product trends, competitor offerings, and pricing, and synthesizing implications for Heitman
- Utilizing business intelligence tools to improve data accessibility, streamline workflows, and enhance the quality and efficiency of decision ‑ making
- Building relationships across the firm and collaborating with investment, sales, client service, and marketing teams on product ‑ related initiatives
- Assisting with cross ‑ functional product strategy projects and other strategic initiatives as needed
- Building industry knowledge with an emphasis on developing a strong understanding of real estate markets and investment products
Skills
- BS or BA degree; coursework in business administration, finance, marketing, or economics is a plus
- 1–3 years of experience in investment management, with exposure to investment products or product development; experience in real estate, real assets, or private markets is a plus
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of work and follows through on deliverables
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize and communicate insights clearly
- Collaborative mindset with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively across levels and functions
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; experience with Power BI and Copilot is a plus
- Progress toward the CFA designation is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous annual bonus plan
- Leading-edge, human-centric benefits package
Company Overview
- Heitman is a real estate investment management firm. It was founded in 1966, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.heitman.com.