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 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