Executive Assistant, Transactions & Deal Operations (Real Estate & Capital Marke
Connect Search, LLC, Chicago, IL, United States
We are partnering with a highly active real estate and capital markets platform downtown Chicago seeking a transaction-oriented Executive Assistant to support senior deal professionals.
This is not a traditional EA role. This individual will operate at the intersection of executive support and deal execution, gaining direct exposure to live transactions, investment workflows, and operational processes. The team is open to varying levels of expierence, but poise and professionalism are above all.
The position offers a unique opportunity to evolve into a deal operations, investment, or asset management career path.
Key Responsibilities Executive & Team Support
Provide high-level support to senior leaders across Capital Markets and/or Real Estate teams
Manage complex calendars, meeting coordination, and travel logistics
Act as a key point of coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders
Transaction & Deal Flow Support
Assist in managing
live deal pipelines and transaction timelines
Coordinate diligence materials, data rooms, and documentation across deals
Support preparation of
investment memos, presentations, and deal-related materials
Track key milestones from
origination through closing
Interface with brokers, lenders, attorneys, and internal investment teams
Operational & Process Support
Help streamline internal workflows related to deal execution and reporting
Maintain organized documentation across transactions and investment activities
Support cross-functional collaboration between Capital Markets, Investments, and Operations
We are targeting individuals who bring a
blend of administrative excellence and transaction exposure :
Executive Assistant supporting
investment, real estate, or capital markets teams
Real Estate or Corporate Paralegal
with transaction exposure
Transaction Coordinator / Deal Team Support
Operations or Analyst-level professionals within real estate or financial services
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This is not a traditional EA role. This individual will operate at the intersection of executive support and deal execution, gaining direct exposure to live transactions, investment workflows, and operational processes. The team is open to varying levels of expierence, but poise and professionalism are above all.
The position offers a unique opportunity to evolve into a deal operations, investment, or asset management career path.
Key Responsibilities Executive & Team Support
Provide high-level support to senior leaders across Capital Markets and/or Real Estate teams
Manage complex calendars, meeting coordination, and travel logistics
Act as a key point of coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders
Transaction & Deal Flow Support
Assist in managing
live deal pipelines and transaction timelines
Coordinate diligence materials, data rooms, and documentation across deals
Support preparation of
investment memos, presentations, and deal-related materials
Track key milestones from
origination through closing
Interface with brokers, lenders, attorneys, and internal investment teams
Operational & Process Support
Help streamline internal workflows related to deal execution and reporting
Maintain organized documentation across transactions and investment activities
Support cross-functional collaboration between Capital Markets, Investments, and Operations
We are targeting individuals who bring a
blend of administrative excellence and transaction exposure :
Executive Assistant supporting
investment, real estate, or capital markets teams
Real Estate or Corporate Paralegal
with transaction exposure
Transaction Coordinator / Deal Team Support
Operations or Analyst-level professionals within real estate or financial services
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