2027 Summer Internship – Acquisitions

Heitman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Heitman invites rising seniors to join the 2027 Summer Internship Program in our Acquisitions department in Chicago. You will gain exposure to investor reporting, financial analysis, and the real estate investment process in a collaborative, in-office environment.

You'll work on live projects, participate in an immersive onboarding and a capstone project, and interact with senior executives across departments.

Qualifications

• Rising Senior enrolled at a US college/university.
• Pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business or related majors.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Collaborative mindset across multiple departments.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Creative problem solving mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support investor reporting and analysis in acquisitions.
• Collaborate across departments and regions.
• Participate in capstone project with real-world application.
• Work in office five days a week in Chicago.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Creative thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Rising senior – US college/university

Real Estate/Finance/Accounting/Business major

Job description

Heitman is seeking rising Seniors to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program in our Acquisitions department. This team is responsible for investor reporting and analysis and is a great place to start your career in real estate and gain experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment !

Why Join Our Internship Program?

• Explore Career Opportunities — We offer c ommercial r eal e state internship opportunities across our investment divisions and operational functions
• Intern Training – Participate in an immersive onboarding and training program designed to bring our collaborative investment process to life
• Network — Interact with senior executives and collaborate with employees across departments and regions. Start to build relationships and find mentors within Heitman that you can leverage throughout your career
• Gain Experience — Work on a wide range of live projects designed to challenge you and develop your professional skills

Capstone Project – Collaborate with your cohort to complete a project with real world application and experience first-hand what it takes to be a successful real estate investment manager

Department Description:

Our Acquisitions team prepares pro forma cash flow projections for potential investment opportunities , c reate s deal summaries , c oordinate s and participate s in due diligence. This is a collaborative team that works closely with other departments throughout the investment process . This role is in office 5 days a week.

Qualifications :

• You are a rising Senior at a US based college/university
• Working towards a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business, or other related majors
• Strong project and time management skills
• Love collaboration–working together across multiple departments
• Problem solving experience leveraging your analytical and critical thinking skills in school and/or business
• A “think outside the box” mindset –with a desire to brainstorm creative solutions in our ever‑changing industry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job Location

• This position is based in our Chicago office.

We are looking for great candidates who have a unique combination of experiences, traits, and talents. We couldn’t describe you in a list of bullet points, so consider this posting a conversation starter. If you check some, but not all, of our boxes, we still want to talk! Please apply for this role if much of this job description describes you.

Founded in 1966, Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm. Our mission is to lead the evolution of real estate through investments that fulfill the needs of people and communities in a world of constant change. To learn more about our organization and culture,

Total Rewards (Compensation) :

At Heitman, we believe that our success is driven by the success of our team members . That's why we use market data to ensure competitive compensation for every role, reflecting our commitment to investing in our team. When we grow, you grow !

The expected hourly rate for this role is $25/ hr and will be further discussed during the interview process. This range represents what Heitman reasonably and in good faith believe s we would pay a qualified candidate for this role at the time of posting .

Additional Information

Candidates applying for roles requiring travel must hold a valid, non-expired driver’s license.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.