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Yara Hkayem

@yarahkayem

Capital markets professional at NYCRE Capital who evaluates U.S. real estate financing structures and prepares investment models and memoranda.

Lebanon

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At NYCRE Capital, I lead debt and equity financing initiatives for U.S. commercial real estate development and acquisition mandates. I evaluate project feasibility, underwriting assumptions, and capital structures, then prepare financial models and investment memoranda.

I also oversee capital partner matching, due diligence, financing discussions, and execution workflows, coordinating with sponsors, lenders, institutional investors, and transaction teams.

Previously, I managed financial operations for nine branches at Kalm Studio and designed KPIs to track performance and inform profitability decisions. I also supported audit engagements at PwC and financial accounting tutoring at Olayan School of Business.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Capital Markets

Current

NYCRE Capital

Nov 2026 - Present (0 months)

Lead debt and equity financing initiatives for U.S. commercial real estate development and acquisition mandates, working with sponsors, lenders, institutional investors, and transaction teams. Evaluate project feasibility, capital structures, and prepare investment memoranda and financial models.

Financial Modeling Valuation Underwriting Debt Financing Equity Financings Capital Markets Due Diligence Investment Memos

Head of Data & Research

NYCRE Capital

May 2026 - Oct 2026 (5 months)

Led data and research initiatives for commercial real estate transactions, coordinating internal priorities and external relationships across a multi-member team.

Data Analysis Research Commercial Real Estate Team Coordination

Finance Lead

Kalm Studio

May 2025 - Jun 2026 (1 year 1 month)

Managed financial operations for 9 branches, including bookkeeping, expense tracking, reconciliations, financial records, and management reporting. Designed KPIs and performance tools to monitor branch-level results and identify cost inefficiencies.

Bookkeeping Expense Tracking Reconciliations Financial Reporting KPI Design Management Reporting

Investment Associate

NYCRE Capital

Apr 2026 - May 2026 (1 month)

Supported investment transactions and financing workflows for commercial real estate mandates.

Investment Analysis Financial Modeling Commercial Real Estate

Business Development Associate Intern

Mycelium Workforce

Jul 2025 - Jul 2025 (0 months)

Conducted prospect research and client outreach; supported email campaigns, engagement tracking, and CRM pipeline administration.

Prospect Research Client Outreach Email Campaigns CRM Pipeline Management

Core Assurance Intern

PwC

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Supported audit engagements across multiple industries, particularly insurance; reviewed financial statements and performed casting, cross-casting, and numerical accuracy procedures.

Audit Financial Statements Casting Cross Casting Numerical Precision

Tutor

Olayan School of Business

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 (2 months)

Tutored Financial Accounting at the Undergraduate Unit of the Olayan School of Business.

Financial Accounting Tutoring

Tutor

Simple-A & Private

May 2023 - May 2023 (0 months)

Tutored Financial Accounting to 8 students and Macroeconomics to 10 students.

Financial Accounting Macroeconomics Tutoring

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

American University of Beirut

Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration with a concentration in Finance

2022 - 2025

Grade: 3.68/4.0

Pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at the Olayan School of Business. Awarded the USAID full scholarship and named to the Dean's Honor List in the 5th and 10th semesters.