Associate Director of Portfolio Management (US Real Estate Equity)

TL;DR

Associate Director of Portfolio Management (US Real Estate Equity): Develop investment programs, guidelines, and monitoring procedures for the US real estate equity portfolio with an accent on portfolio construction, asset allocation, and performance optimization. Focus on managing stakeholders, client relationships, acquisitions support, and producing hold/sell analyses for investment committees.

Location: Onsite in Chicago

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000

Company

Major global investor in public and private markets with $1.533 trillion in AUM, focused on long-term value creation and sustainability for clients including pension schemes and institutions.

What you will do

• Support development of investment programs, guidelines, and monitoring for portfolio oversight and new opportunities.
• Manage stakeholders, timelines, and affiliate/JV partner teams for strategic growth.
• Lead workstreams for internal and external client relationships, including strategy approvals and due diligence.
• Prepare materials for board meetings, investment committees, and client requests during marketing and fund periods.
• Identify and support real estate investment opportunities alongside acquisitions team.
• Monitor asset performance, manage portfolio cash, and produce hold/sell recommendations.

Requirements

• Onsite in Chicago; US work authorization implied via benefits and location.
• Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years hands-on experience in commercial real estate, annuity transactions, and debt markets.
• Strong quantitative skills including cashflow modeling, Excel, financial modeling, and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication for presenting to clients, committees, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, foster cross-functional relationships, and work independently.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus plan.
• Health insurance with optional HSA, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• 401K, vacation, sick time, employee assistance program, commuter benefits.
• Voluntary supplemental benefits including accidental injury, critical illness, pet insurance.