Associate, Product Strategy & Development

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

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