--- title: 'Analyst, Transactions, Summer 2027 at Harrison Street' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/analyst-transactions-summer-2027-harrison-street-chicago-x13130tpe5m1' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Analyst, Transactions, Summer 2027 at Harrison Street - **Company:** Harrison Street - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Compensation:** $100k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/harrisonst/6751ed05-7c9e-4c7a-bbec-ec96392697bd ## Job description Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally. Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies. Position description: Harrison Street is hiring Analysts to join in the summer of 2027. Harrison Street is very active in its sectors and historically has closed in excess of 80 transactions annually. Analysts will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful transaction volume during the term of the program. Analysts will work closely with senior investment professionals to evaluate and execute on new investment opportunities. Candidates with prior experience and/or internships in real estate, finance-oriented (e.g., principal investing, investment banking, sales & trading, etc.), or consulting-oriented (e.g., management, financial, etc.) fields are preferred. The Analyst position is structured as a two-and-a-half-year program, after which strong performers will have the opportunity to remain with the company and be promoted to Associate. The Analyst experience will provide invaluable preparation for a long-term career in real estate investing / private equity. Responsibilities: - Financial analysis and modeling of new real estate investment opportunities - Industry/business research and due diligence regarding potential investment opportunities - Assisting in the preparation and presentation of materials to Harrison Street’s Investment Committee - Supporting senior management in executing and closing on transactions Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic record (cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher), preferably with an emphasis in real estate, finance, economics, or engineering - Strong communication skills and an ability to concisely and thoughtfully summarize analysis/research - Self-starter who can take on significant responsibility with little supervision - Passionate about real estate, finance, investing, and/or private equity - High level of maturity and an exceptional work ethic - Must have U.S. work authorization Start date: Summer 2027 Program Term: The Acquisitions Analyst program is two and a half years, after which strong performers will have the opportunity to remain with the company and be promoted to Associate. Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions, please contact our ADA Accessible Line at (312) 920-0500 or careers@harrisonst.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Harrison Street does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Harrison Street will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Harrison Street. ## About Harrison Street ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Harrison Street is a global alternative investment management firm specializing in real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies for institutional and private wealth clients. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Colliers International) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States (additional principal offices in Toronto and London) - **Founded**: 2005 - **Founders**: Christopher Merrill, Christopher Galvin, Michael Galvin ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Financial services – alternative asset management (real estate, infrastructure, credit) - **Target customers**: Institutional investors (1,200+) and Registered Investment Advisors (300+) - **Mission**: To build long-term investor relationships through tailored solutions, strategic leadership, and a global team committed to delivering lasting value. ## Products & Services - **Real Estate Strategies**: Closed-end and open-end vehicles focused on highly differentiated assets (e.g., student housing, senior living, life sciences). - **Infrastructure Strategies**: Investments in essential infrastructure assets across North America and Europe. - **Credit Strategies**: Real estate credit solutions including direct lending and structured credit. - **Private Wealth Platform**: Specialized vehicles designed for Registered Investment Advisors and high-net-worth individuals. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / AUM**: US$100 billion in assets under management (Q4 2025); another source reports $108 billion. - **Key Metric**: Not disclosed revenue (private company) – AUM is the primary metric. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Colliers International (parent company), 1,200+ institutional investors, 300+ RIAs. - **Growth Signals**: - Workforce expanded to 600+ employees across 19 global offices. - Operates in 9 countries (United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Luxembourg, Spain, Japan, South Korea, United Arab Emirates). - 11-year recognition as a “Best Places to Work” winner. - Recent hiring for roles in digital assets, AI engineering, and infrastructure. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep expertise across market cycles** – founders and leadership have decades of experience building global investment platforms. - **Differentiated asset focus** – invests in highly specialized, non-core real estate and infrastructure segments that are less correlated to traditional markets. - **Global, integrated platform** – 19 offices enabling local market knowledge and sourcing capabilities. - **Long-term, transparent relationships** – fiduciary mindset with over 1,500 institutional and advisory clients. ## Strategic Focus - **Continue scaling across real estate, infrastructure, and credit** – diversifying product offerings and geographies. - **Expand private wealth channel** – growing distribution to Registered Investment Advisors. - **Innovation through technology** – recent job postings for AI Engineer and Data Engineer roles indicate a push toward digital transformation. - **Talent development** – investing in internship programs, leadership training, and diversity initiatives to build a sustainable pipeline. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, transparent, and accountability-driven. The firm ranks as a “Best Places to Work” for 11 consecutive years. - **Growth opportunities**: Broad training programs (leadership, career strategies, work/life integration) and intentional development from intern to executive level. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive package covering financial well-being, health, professional growth, and work-life balance, including a dollar-for-dollar charitable match. - **Community engagement**: Company-wide volunteer events and employee-driven giving programs. - **Office & flexibility**: Roles range from on-site (Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco, Los Angeles) to potential hybrid; primarily in-office culture for investment and asset management teams. - **Diversity & inclusion**: Strategic partnerships with organizations supporting underrepresented and under-resourced individuals; a commitment to diversifying the industry’s talent pipeline. ## Sources 1. [harrisonst.com – Culture](https://harrisonst.com/culture/) (600+ employees, 19 offices, best places to work) 2. [harrisonst.com – Team](https://harrisonst.com/team/) (senior leadership, founders) 3. [linkedin.com – Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/harrison-street) (employee count, industry, recent growth) 4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/harrisonst) (open positions, on-site/remote indicators) 5. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Street) (AUM $100B, founders, parent company) 6. 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