2027 Summer Internship – Financial Operations & Analysis

Heitman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Heitman’s 2027 Summer Internship in Financial Operations & Analysis invites rising seniors to gain hands-on experience in investor reporting and real estate analysis. The role blends accounting and finance, with exposure to cash distributions, budget variances, and property valuations, all while working in a collaborative environment.

This in-office Chicago program emphasizes mentorship, live projects, and professional development as you explore a future in real estate investment management.

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze asset financials, determine cash distributions, review budget variances, conduct property valuations & calculate performance returns.
• Office-based role: in-office 5 days a week in Chicago.

Skills

Real estate knowledge

Finance

Accounting

Business

Project management

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Rising Senior at a US-based college/university

Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business or related majors

Job description

2027 Summer Internship – Financial Operations & Analysis

Description

This Opportunity

Heitman is seeking rising Seniors to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program in our Financial Operations & Analysis 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:

• Financial Operations & Analysis is a hybrid accounting and finance role where you a nalyze asset financials, determine cash distributions, review budget variances, conduct property valuations & calculate performance returns. 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!

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.

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.