2027 Summer Internship – Acquisitions

Centro Escolar University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immersive onboarding

Capstone project experience

Networking with executives

Job summary

Centro Escolar University in Chicago is seeking a rising senior for a real estate investment internship. You will prepare pro forma cash flow projections, create deal summaries, and coordinate due diligence while collaborating with multiple departments in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or Business majors with strong time management and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to solve problems analytically.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business or related majors.
• Strong project and time management skills with ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience solving problems using analytical and critical thinking in academic or business settings.
• Creative mindset and strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pro forma cash flow projections for potential investment opportunities.
• Creating deal summaries for investment opportunities.
• Coordinating and participating in due diligence.
• Collaborating with other departments throughout the investment process.
• Working in the Chicago office five days a week.

Skills

Time management

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Real Estate major

Finance major

Accounting major

Business major

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing pro forma cash flow projections for potential investment opportunities
• Creating deal summaries
• Coordinating and participating in due diligence
• Collaborating closely with other departments throughout the investment process
• Working in the Chicago office five days a week

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Rising Senior at a US-based college or university
• Pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related majors
• Strong project and time management skills
• Enjoy collaboration across multiple departments
• Experience in problem solving using analytical and critical thinking skills in academic or business settings
• Creative mindset with a desire to brainstorm innovative solutions in a changing industry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected hourly rate of $25, subject to discussion during the interview process
• Competitive compensation based on market data reflecting commitment to team investment

Training & Development

• Immersive onboarding and training program to understand the collaborative investment process
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of live projects to develop professional skills
• Capstone project with cohort to gain real-world experience as a real estate investment manager
• Networking opportunities with senior executives and employees across departments and regions