Job Description:
About:
Hilco Real Estate helps companies improve leverage and cash flow by optimizing leased and owned real estate assets/commitments. The company’s focus is to help clients minimize costs and maximize real estate value. Our dispositions and lease restructure groups have national coverage and experience with all asset classes of real estate. For more information on our company and its profile, visit www.hilcorealestate.com. For information on our diversified parent company (also Northbrook-based but with global operations), visit www.hilcoglobal.com.Hilco Real Estate (“HRE”) has an immediate opening in its Northbrook, IL office for an associate to join its industry-leading commercial lease / corporate restructuring team.
HRE represents healthy, stressed and distressed multi-location companies, providing strategic advisory and transactional services including negotiating and repositioning over 80,000 leases in the past 20+ years, helping companies improve leverage and cash flow by minimizing costs and mitigating lease liability. The HRE team has played a pivotal role in several high-profile bankruptcy cases—including J.Crew, Cineworld/Regal Cinemas, and WeWork—earning a strong reputation among leading financial advisors, private equity firms, lending institutions, and law firms as a top-tier restructuring expert. This individual will play a key role in business development and revenue generation, working on current engagements and prospective opportunities.
We are seeking candidates with a mastery of Excel and keen attention to detail; a team member with this skillset will enhance the efficiency and productivity of Hilco Real Estate’s lease negotiators. Strong performance within this entrepreneurial and growing group presents the opportunity for sharp near-term career growth.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide analytical support to the lease advisory team. Responsible for analyzing commercial real estate lease portfolio data, reviewing corporate financials, in addition to researching clients, markets, and assessing broader industry dynamics
- Enhance the operational efficiency of the business by managing the collection, organization, storage, and distribution of critical information and data
- Serve in a key client relationship role, interacting with Fortune 500 business executives and real estate and restructuring industry leaders
- A variety of other consultative and transaction-specific projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Technically proficient; fluent with Microsoft Office suite (mastery of Excel required) with the ability to quickly dissect, comprehend, and present relevant lease, property, market and industry-related data
- Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking abilities, with proven problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ideal candidate must be a self-starter and quick study with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to work effectively in teams
- Self-confidence and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with tight deadlines
- A desire and capacity to support both business development and ongoing client management processes
Education/Experience:
- Undergraduate degree is required; 1-2 years’ experience in a business environment is preferred. Background in commercial real estate is optimal, and legal background is a plus
Opportunity:
- Join an entrepreneurial, successful real estate team that has conducted thousands of transactions worth billions of dollars
- Entry into a highly competitive and lucrative niche industry that will lead to gaining expertise in real estate, finance, and legal strategies
- Gain exposure to other Hilco Real Estate competencies including property sales, real estate investments, asset management and strategic advisory
- Minimal travel involved (client meetings)
- This is a salaried position with strong bonus potential, 401(k) with employer match, and benefits package.
In compliance with Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role in Illinois is between $60,000 and $70,000. This range does not include discretionary bonus or other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with this job. Several factors are considered when determining a candidate’s compensation. Please note that the salary range listed for this position is based on the level of experience outlined in the job description. If a candidate's experience differs from the requirements, the salary may be adjusted accordingly.Hilco Global is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates will be considered on merits and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age (40 and older), sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender, veteran, or disability status.Hilco Global strives to comply with all applicable local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.In addition, Hilco Global is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.
Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. https://hilcoglobal.com/careers-about/Hilco Global is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
