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• Company

  Highland Capital Management, L.P.

• Location

  Dallas, TX, 75240

• Compensation

  highly competitive

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  23 Jun 2008

• eFC Ref no

  406570

Top alternative asset manager seeks experienced real estate investment professionals

Founded in 1993, Highland Capital Management, L.P. (“Highland”) headquartered in Dallas, Texas with additional offices in New York and London, is an institutional asset manager specializing in alternative investment strategies. Highland has diversified beyond its historical focus in senior secured bank loans to other core areas including Hedge Funds, 40 Act Funds, Real Estate and Private Equity. Today, Highland manages approximately $38 billion in capital in senior secured loans, high yield bonds, structured products, mezzanine debt and equities. Highland’s global institutional investor base includes corporations, endowments, foundations, pension funds, banks, insurance companies, and funds of funds. The firm’s investment philosophies include the primacy of idiosyncratic risk management, exploring market inefficiencies, fundamental research and active investment management.

Highland Capital currently has greater than $4.0 billion invested in real estate nationally across a variety of property types. Highland Capital invests in both real estate debt and equity through a number of funds including a REIT and several of our hedge funds. The firm has immediate openings for full time Analysts in the Dallas office in the Commercial Real Estate group. The Analysts will be responsible for investing in equity securities across various sectors and debt instruments, including CMBS bonds, B-Notes, Mezzanine Debt, and whole loans. The ideal candidates will be task oriented, pay close attention to detail, and be a team player.

The platform is highly attractive to candidates because the fast growth of Highland offers an incredible career path. For the person hired into this role, Highland offers the opportunity to learn from an experienced Investment team as well as daily interaction with the talented and intelligent employee base and active management team. Senior Portfolio Analysts will have the opportunity to become Portfolio Managers in 2-3 years with promotions based on merit.

Key Responsibilities

Sr. Analysts work with Portfolio Managers on investment analysis and portfolio management

Property and asset evaluation

Be actively involved in development aspect and initiatives

Make specific investment recommendations and buy/sell decisions

Interaction with investment bank brokers/bankers/analysts and industry experts

Work directly with the portfolio managers to generate new investment ideas and opportunities

Involvement with all aspects of the portfolio process

Seek new value-add information sources and provide diligence to your coverage

Qualifications

6+ years experience in real estate and corporate finance

BBA/BS required in Finance or other analytical major from a top tier school

MBA required from a top tier business school or its equivalent

CFA or other professional certifications are highly desired

Prior analysis/coverage of CMBS, B-notes, mezzanine debt, whole loans, other elements of real estate finance

Expert level using Microsoft applications

Superior work ethic and professional habits

Underwriting and Origination experience is a highly desired

Compensation and Benefits Highland offers world class compensation and benefits. The cash compensation package is made up of competitive base pay and a performance bonus. Highland has traditionally offered a generous profit sharing plan allowing employees to share in the results of Highland’s funds. Highland has an industry leading health insurance plan with no premiums or deductibles. Highland’s talented professionals share a passion for excellence, commitment to team work and pride based on the firm’s track record in the alternative investment industry. Highland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.