Company Description Okada & Company is a New York City–based commercial real estate investment and brokerage firm focused on Midtown and Midtown South Manhattan. The company specializes in the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate properties and spaces across these core submarkets. Since 2006, Okada & Company has transacted over 1,000,000 square feet, building a strong track record of deal execution and market knowledge. The firm continues to position itself as a premier local expert, offering clients deep insight into neighborhood dynamics, asset performance, and investment opportunities. Team members benefit from close exposure to complex transactions and a highly focused urban real estate environment.

Role Description The Real Estate Capital Formation role is a full-time, on-site position based in New York, NY. This role is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with investors and capital partners for commercial real estate transactions. Day-to-day activities include business development, presentations, investor outreach, investor relations and investment opportunities, supporting deal structuring, preparing offering materials and financial models, and assisting in underwriting new acquisitions. The role also involves coordinating due diligence, tracking deal pipelines, maintaining CRM and investor databases, and helping to manage communications and reporting to existing and prospective capital partners. Collaboration with brokerage and investment teams is expected to ensure alignment between capital strategies and property-level business plans.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including financial modeling, cash flow analysis, and proficiency with Excel or similar tools.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate fundamentals, capital markets, and investment structures (e.g., joint ventures, debt, and equity).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing pitch decks, offering memoranda, and investor presentations.
• Relationship-building and business development skills, including networking, investor outreach, and CRM/database management.
• Ability to work on-site in New York, NY, manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Economics, or a related field; relevant internships or 1–3 years of experience in real estate or finance preferred.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and comfort working in a small team with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Familiarity with Midtown and Midtown South Manhattan markets and prior experience in brokerage, acquisitions, or capital raising is a plus.