Investment Sales to Buy-Side Advice

Currently trying to lateral to the buy-side, some background:


  • Graduated from a non-target SEC school's honors college with a 3.65 GPA

  • Spent 1 year on an industry leading Self Storage Capital Markets Team (CBRE, JLL, C&W, Newmark)

  • Transferred internally to a Tri-State Capital Markets Team to get exposure to Industrial, Multi, Office, Life Science, Mixed-Use and focus on the NY Metro. Less transaction volume but more applicable skills and ideal geography.

  • Now 2 years in without any real specialty, sort of a jack of all trades but master of none type deal.

Now looking to get into an acquisitions/investment role at MM PE/Family Office shop, but not seeing a ton of jobs and don't think I rly fit the mold of the typical juniors. Particularly at a multifamily shop as I haven't had as much UW experience as I would have liked.

May need to stay another year to get 2 full years of the major asset classes under my belt, but don't want to get stuck on the sell-side.


Any thoughts on how to best navigate?

 

You’re not gonna get stuck on the sell side. You’re in a solid role, keep getting good experience and apply/interview for roles as you see fit. Also, another good way in is to work for one of your clients. You’ll land something eventually, but don’t be surprised if it takes time in this market.

 
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