Summer Intern - Investments - Real Estate

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

Role of Investment Real Estate

The Investment Real Estate team is responsible for the origination, monitoring, and servicing of RGA’s commercial real estate portfolio, which includes approximately 940 commercial mortgage loans and 75 commercial real estate equity joint ventures. Within the broader Real Estate platform, the Asset Management team provides comprehensive portfolio surveillance, high-level servicing, annual loan valuations, and support for the underwriting process, along with other portfolio management and surveillance responsibilities.

Internship Overview

The Real Estate Intern will gain broad exposure to multiple work centers within Investment Real Estate, including portfolio surveillance, asset management, loan servicing, and new loan underwriting. The internship is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these functions work together to support the ongoing performance and oversight of a commercial mortgage loan portfolio. The Real Estate Intern will learn how to analyze market data, borrower financial information, property operating performance, and rent rolls, while gaining an understanding of how these inputs are used to evaluate commercial real estate value, assess loan performance, and support portfolio management decisions across various property types.

Responsibilities

The intern will work on the Asset Management/Surveillance team and assist real estate analysts with activities related to ongoing portfolio monitoring, with a primary focus on the annual loan quality rating process. Responsibilities will include collecting and analyzing property-level data, reviewing borrower financials, preparing spreadsheet analyses of income, expenses, and rent rolls, and supporting broader surveillance efforts within the commercial mortgage loan portfolio. The intern may also participate in watch list discussions, assist with research related to emerging loan risks, and support new loan underwriting by helping prepare loan packages for Credit Committee review. Cross-functional projects may be assigned as time permits.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a full-time college student at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field at an accredited university
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to organize, interpret, and present data clearly
• Interest in technology, process improvement, automation, or data tools preferred
• Self-motivated, curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a collaborative team environment

What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.