Digital Infrastructure, Real Assets Associate

Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®.

With $273 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Assets. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.

Together with over 1,200 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com.

The Role:

Blue Owl is seeking a Digital Infrastructure Associate to support the team in investing and managing digital infrastructure opportunities. This role is based in Chicago.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed underwriting models and financial analyses that incorporate various scenarios and sensitivities

• Draft and prepare materials and memos to be presented to the Investment Committee, lenders, and investors

• Assist in managing all aspects of due diligence and execution of transactions on both the buy and sell-side

• Screening of potential investment opportunities

• Perform extensive primary and secondary research on a target investment's market, competitors, supply/demand, comps, etc.

• Assist in ongoing asset and fund management responsibilities

• Travel and participate in business development activities, including on-site tours, attending management meetings, and assisting with banking and other third-party relationships

• Special and ad hoc projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience, including transaction-oriented role in real estate or infrastructure (private equity, acquisitions, development) or financial role (investment banking, structured finance, project finance)

• Basic knowledge of real estate and/or digital infrastructure valuation and capital markets

• An aptitude for financial modeling, research, and real estate underwriting

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required

• Strong work ethic with acute attention to detail

• Thoughtful presentation and communication skills (written and oral)

• Ability to gather data, conduct critical assessments, demonstrate resourceful problem-solving skills, and present clear and concise conclusions from the analysis

• Excellent academic background

• Contribute to a positive culture and demonstrate selfless commitment

It is expected that the base annual salary range for this Chicago based position will be $150,000 - $160,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.