Asher Motew
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic and driven real estate professional with a rapid-growth track record at Essex Capital Markets, earning the fastest promotion to Director in company history. Adept in debt and equity structuring, financial modeling, and client relationship management, having underwritten over $150 million in loans and tripled the firm’s client base. Skilled at crafting strategic marketing and execution materials, while leading business development initiatives that drive growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Essex Capital Markets
Chicago, Illinois
04.2025 - Current
- Underwrote over $150 million in commercial real estate loans, closing more than $50 million in multifamily and mixed-use assets.
- Spearheaded client engagement strategy, tripling client base and doubling lender pipeline through relationship-focused advisory.
- Designed and produced external-facing materials, including lender proposals and investor presentations.
Waterton Associates
JDI Future Leaders in Real Estate Program
Chicago, Illinois
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Developed advanced NPV and DCF financial models to assess fund performance.
- Prepared comprehensive investor presentation materials and pitch decks.
- Analyzed rental and sale comparables to evaluate market trends and valuations.
- Organized and maintained a CRM list for effective client outreach.
Financial Development Program
JLL
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared critical financial documents, including Earnings Statements, 10-Q, and 10-K filings.
- Analyzed complex financial data using advanced software such as Workiva and OneStream.
- Assisted with monthly PP&E rollover processes to enhance asset management insights.
President
DePaul Club Hockey
Chicago, Illinois
11.2019 - 02.2024
- Increased the annual budget 3.33x from $75k to $250k within three months by restructuring funding strategies.
- Boosted event attendance by over 200% through strategic promotional initiatives.
- Guided program to the first-ever conference championship, and back-to-back regional tournament appearances.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Real Estate Minor
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05.2024
Skills
- Financial modeling expertise
- Pro-forma modeling
- Real estate development
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship management
- Commercial real estate
Accomplishments
- Gold Medalist at 2022 Maccabi Games in Israel.
- Passionate about Ice Hockey, Rescue Dogs, Meditation.
- Volunteer and fundraiser for Chicago Canine Rescue.
Timeline
Director
Essex Capital Markets
04.2025 - Current
Waterton Associates
JDI Future Leaders in Real Estate Program
01.2025 - 04.2025
Financial Development Program
JLL
08.2024 - 01.2025
President
DePaul Club Hockey
11.2019 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Real Estate Minor
DePaul University
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