Sr. Associate, Investment Strategy & Research Denver, Colorado, United States
Northmarq Capital LLC, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you’re just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate!
Position
We are seeking a highly analytical and driven
Fund Management – Senior Associate, Investment Strategy & Research
to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping investment strategy and supporting key decision-making. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on research, financial modeling, and strategic initiatives that help influence the growth of our platform. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, with a strong work ethic, and who takes ownership with a strong sense of urgency. While the role demands working extended hours, it also offers unparalleled exposure, impact, and growth for those who are eager to excel.
This position is an in-office position, with an immediate start date.
Position Responsibilities
Investment Strategy & Research Support
Assist in the formation and development of investment strategy, working closely with senior leadership.
Serve as an internal research expert supporting fundraising, investment decision-making, and overall platform strategy.
Conduct macroeconomic research, including tracking economic trends, capital markets activity, and sector-level dynamics.
Perform product-specific, asset-level, and market-level research to inform new initiatives, investment theses, and fund positioning.
Build and maintain complex financial models for investment evaluation and strategic decision-making.
Support process improvements by implementing practical, tech-enabled solutions (e.g., Excel automation, data tools) to optimize analysis and reporting.
Analyze large data sets; perform data mining, trend identification, and analytical problem-solving to support investment and research needs.
Cross-Functional Support & Collaboration
Partner closely with the CEO and Fund Leadership on research, insights, strategic projects, and high-priority initiatives.
Work alongside internal teams to synthesize research findings into presentations, whitepapers, and internal strategy materials.
Participate in discussions, ask questions, and contribute independent thinking.
What we are looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline required; MBA and/or CFA strongly preferred.
Strong foundation in financial modeling and advanced Excel; expert experience with complex analytical modeling preferred.
Experience in data analysis, research, and quantitative problem solving required.
Demonstrated understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals and terminology, including foundational knowledge of CRE investment and valuation principles is required.
Background in real estate private equity, investments, banking, or a similarly analytical environment strongly preferred.
Programming exposure (Python, R, VBA, or similar) knowledge is a plus.
Candidates coming from demanding, high-performance environments (e.g., investment banking, consulting, buy-side analytics) will be especially well-aligned.
Prior experience conducting macro, market, or investment research is advantageous.
Intellectually curious with strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.
Effective communicator who is comfortable engaging in working sessions and team discussions.
Embrace a highly driven, wall-street caliber work ethic with a strong sense of ownership and operate with a sense of urgency. Must be willing to work extended hours as needed.
Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!
Northmarq carefully considers a variety of factors when determining compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The starting salary range for this Sr. Associate position is in the range of $90,000–$125,000.00 annually, plus bonus eligibility. This range represents a good-faith estimate. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will be based on their specific skills, qualifications, and experience.
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At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you’re just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate!
Position
We are seeking a highly analytical and driven
Fund Management – Senior Associate, Investment Strategy & Research
to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping investment strategy and supporting key decision-making. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on research, financial modeling, and strategic initiatives that help influence the growth of our platform. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, with a strong work ethic, and who takes ownership with a strong sense of urgency. While the role demands working extended hours, it also offers unparalleled exposure, impact, and growth for those who are eager to excel.
This position is an in-office position, with an immediate start date.
Position Responsibilities
Investment Strategy & Research Support
Assist in the formation and development of investment strategy, working closely with senior leadership.
Serve as an internal research expert supporting fundraising, investment decision-making, and overall platform strategy.
Conduct macroeconomic research, including tracking economic trends, capital markets activity, and sector-level dynamics.
Perform product-specific, asset-level, and market-level research to inform new initiatives, investment theses, and fund positioning.
Build and maintain complex financial models for investment evaluation and strategic decision-making.
Support process improvements by implementing practical, tech-enabled solutions (e.g., Excel automation, data tools) to optimize analysis and reporting.
Analyze large data sets; perform data mining, trend identification, and analytical problem-solving to support investment and research needs.
Cross-Functional Support & Collaboration
Partner closely with the CEO and Fund Leadership on research, insights, strategic projects, and high-priority initiatives.
Work alongside internal teams to synthesize research findings into presentations, whitepapers, and internal strategy materials.
Participate in discussions, ask questions, and contribute independent thinking.
What we are looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline required; MBA and/or CFA strongly preferred.
Strong foundation in financial modeling and advanced Excel; expert experience with complex analytical modeling preferred.
Experience in data analysis, research, and quantitative problem solving required.
Demonstrated understanding of commercial real estate fundamentals and terminology, including foundational knowledge of CRE investment and valuation principles is required.
Background in real estate private equity, investments, banking, or a similarly analytical environment strongly preferred.
Programming exposure (Python, R, VBA, or similar) knowledge is a plus.
Candidates coming from demanding, high-performance environments (e.g., investment banking, consulting, buy-side analytics) will be especially well-aligned.
Prior experience conducting macro, market, or investment research is advantageous.
Intellectually curious with strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.
Effective communicator who is comfortable engaging in working sessions and team discussions.
Embrace a highly driven, wall-street caliber work ethic with a strong sense of ownership and operate with a sense of urgency. Must be willing to work extended hours as needed.
Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!
Northmarq carefully considers a variety of factors when determining compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The starting salary range for this Sr. Associate position is in the range of $90,000–$125,000.00 annually, plus bonus eligibility. This range represents a good-faith estimate. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will be based on their specific skills, qualifications, and experience.
LI-Onsite LI-MS1
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Northmarq’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
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OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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