2027 Strategic Development Intern

Pretium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium invites a 2027 Summer Intern to join the Strategic Development team in New York for eight weeks, with formal PowerPoint, Excel, and AI training and exposure to a rapidly growing asset manager. You will evaluate opportunities, summarize trends, and assist operating teams with optimization and capital-structure opportunities, while preparing presentations and memos.

Applicants should be enrolled in a bachelor’s program with GPA 3.5+, and be proficient with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s program with GPA 3.5+.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently and in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support Strategic Development evaluating acquisition opportunities and growth initiatives.
• Track and summarize trends, strategies, and competitive positioning in real estate and other assets.
• Assist operating teams with optimization and capital-structure opportunities.
• Research new industries and investment strategies and present findings.

Skills

Data analysis

Proactive work ethic

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pretium is a specialized investment firm focused on U.S. residential real estate, residential credit, and corporate credit. Pretium was founded in 2012 to capitalize on investment and lending opportunities arising as a result of structural changes, disruptions, and inefficiencies within the economy. Pretium has built an integrated analytical and operational ecosystem within the U.S. housing, residential credit, and corporate credit markets, and believes that its insight and experience within these markets create a strategic advantage over other investment managers. Pretium’s platform has more than $70 billion of assets, comprising real estate investments across nearly 90 markets in the U.S., and employs approximately 7,000 people across 50 offices, including its New York headquarters, Miami, London, Seoul, and Sydney.

Position

We are seeking a 2027 Summer Intern to join the Strategic Development team in our New York office. This position will be part of Pretium’s eight-week Summer Internship Program. Our program includes formal PowerPoint, Excel, and AI training as well as other learning programs, and the internship will provide a unique experience and invaluable look into a rapidly growing asset manager, working with industry leaders on meaningful projects. Interns will have the opportunity to make significant professional contributions while developing expertise in a dynamic team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Strategic Development team evaluating acquisition opportunities, growth capital raises, programmatic partnerships, and other investment initiatives
• Track and summarize key trends, strategies, and competitive positioning across the investment management industry (in both real estate and other asset classes)
• Partner with Operating Company executive teams to assist with operating optimization efforts and capital structure enhancement opportunities
• Research new industries and investment strategies and present findings to the team
• Prepare internal and external presentations, investment committee memoranda, and financial analyses

Requirements

• Candidate must be enrolled in a bachelor’s program (ideally seeking rising Sophomore or Junior - Class of 2029/2030)
• GPA 3.5 or above required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly proactive with strong work ethic and ability to work both independently as well as part of a highly collaborative team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)
• Passion to use data and collaborate with broader teams

What We Offer

This position offers the opportunity to join a collegial, entrepreneurial firm committed to the personal and professional growth of its team members and to maintaining a positive, encouraging work environment where people enjoy working together.

Pretium is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Compensation for this role for a candidate in New York City is expected to be paid at an hourly rate of $45.00.