Transaction Associate

Hillwood Investment Properties is seeking a Transaction Associate to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will support the Vice President (VP) of Transactions in new business development across multiple Midwest markets.

Requirements

• Conduct and track market research to maintain a deep understanding of target markets throughout the Midwest region.
• Cultivate relationships with the brokerage community across active Midwest markets.
• Assist in preparing responses to tenant Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and facilitate property tours to support tenant engagement.
• Coordinate and implement marketing strategies, materials, and events in partnership with the Dallas-based marketing team to increase visibility and drive business development.
• Assist in all aspects of industrial development, including land purchase proposals, leasing strategies, contract negotiations, and business development efforts.
• Support lease, purchase, and sale agreement negotiations to ensure alignment with strategic and economic goals; review contracts and provide feedback to the transaction lead.
• Partner with the development team to understand site challenges and relay relevant information to leadership, including due diligence findings, site planning updates, and pre-construction considerations.
• Collaborate with the Dallas-based analyst team to coordinate project underwriting, obtain investment committee approvals, and ensure seamless coordination with acquisition, finance, debt, and disposition teams.
• Coordinate with development directors and coordinators to ensure project data is accurately tracked and reported to senior leadership.
• Prepare and maintain internal and external project reports, data, and presentations.
• Support regional and market leadership with ad hoc requests—acting as a reliable utility player across teams.