Intern, Asset Management

Location

Key Tower - 127 Public Square

Business

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Job Description

Program Overview

The Asset Management (AM) Summer Internship Program is a 10–12 week, immersive introduction to real estate asset management and FP&A, designed to identify and develop high-potential early-career talent for the firm’s Asset Management platform. The internship is built on the same foundation as the firm’s Asset Management Associate Development Program, condensed into a summer-length experience.

Interns gain hands-on exposure to financial modeling, asset-level analysis, and portfolio strategy, working alongside FP&A and Asset Management professionals throughout the summer. Exposure to the Asset Management team — including shadowing meetings and financial reviews — continues throughout the full internship, not just the initial onboarding period. The program is the primary entry point into the Associate Development Program: interns who demonstrate strong analytical ability, ownership, and cultural fit are prioritized for full-time Associate Development Program offers following graduation.

Program Objectives

• Build foundational financial modeling and analytical skills applicable to real estate investing
• Gain early exposure to asset-level and portfolio-level investment concepts
• Deliver a meaningful capstone project that contributes real value to the Asset Management team
• Assess fit and readiness for the Asset Management Associate Development Program pipeline

What Differentiates This Internship

• Real work, real exposure: Hands-on projects tied to actual assets, not observational busywork
• Direct pipeline: Strong performers are fast-tracked into the Associate Development Program    
• Institutional scale: Exposure to a large-scale, diversified portfolio (~$16B across 100+ assets)  
• Structured mentorship: Paired with FP&A and Asset Management mentors for the full summer

Weeks 1–3: Foundation & Onboarding

Interns are onboarded into the FP&A team to build core technical fluency before taking on applied work

Focus Areas

• Onboarding into FP&A tools, systems, and reporting cadence
• Introduction to real estate fundamentals: NOI drivers, cap rates, capital structures
• Foundational training in Excel modeling and financial analysis

AM Exposure

• Begin shadowing Asset Management team meetings and financial reviews — this continues throughout the internship, not just this initial period
• Introductory sessions on asset-level modeling and valuation
• Meet AM mentor and begin scoping summer capstone project

Weeks 4–8: Applied Analysis

Interns move into applied, guided work on live FP&A and asset management deliverables

Hands-On Experience

• Support real asset-level models and reforecasts under mentor guidance
• Contribute to variance analysis and ad hoc reporting
• Assist Asset Management team with market research and rent comp analyses
• Participate in training sessions on asset-level modeling and valuation
• Advance capstone project with regular AM mentor check-ins

Weeks 9–12: Capstone & Evaluation

The internship concludes with a capstone deliverable and a formal evaluation for pipeline consideration

Capstone & Wrap-Up

• Complete a capstone analysis or project and present findings to AM and FP&A leadership
• Receive structured feedback on performance and growth areas
• High performers are identified for Associate Development Program pipeline discussions

Path to the Associate Development Program

The Summer Internship Program is the primary entry point into the Asset Management Associate Development Program — the firm’s two-year track into a full-time Asset Management Associate role. Interns who demonstrate strong analytical ability, ownership, and cultural fit are prioritized for full-time Associate Development Program offers following graduation, giving top performers a defined path from internship to institutional investment career.

Skillset & Cultural Fit
The program is designed for high-caliber students who demonstrate strong analytical curiosity, intellectual rigor, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Analytical & Technical Capability

• Currently pursuing a degree in finance, real estate, accounting, economics, or a related field
• Strong Excel proficiency and comfort with quantitative analysis
• Ability to distill financial and operational information into clear takeaways
• Clear, concise communicator, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders

Drive, Learning Agility & Ownership

• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
• Rapid learner, able to absorb new concepts and apply them in real time
• Growth-oriented mindset, actively seeking feedback
• Strong sense of ownership and willingness to take initiative

Program Structure & Logistics

• Duration: 10–12 weeks over the summer   
• Location: Cleveland-based, with exposure to the Asset Management team in New York
• Mentorship: Paired with both an FP&A mentor and an Asset Management mentor for the duration of the internship    
• Pipeline: Top-performing interns are prioritized for full-time offers into the Asset Management Associate Development Program

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.