Asset Management & Operations Intern — AI + Analytics

The Meritex Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Meritex Company is seeking an intern to support asset management and operations activities, reporting to the Asset Manager. You will work on analytical projects, apply AI tools, and collaborate across departments in a hybrid schedule that fits academic commitments.

Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing property performance data, assisting with budgeting and valuation analyses, and creating clear management reporting using Excel and BI tools. Summer 2027, compensation $20/hour.

Qualifications

• Current or recent student pursuing a business degree; 3rd/4th year or graduate student encouraged.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; intermediate Excel (formulas, lookup, pivot tables, charts).
• Experience with financial/data modeling is a plus.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools and BI platforms preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work cross‑departmentally and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Gather, validate, and analyze property-level financial and operational data.
• Support annual budgeting process: organize assumptions, review results, and assist variance analysis.
• Develop Excel-based reports, dashboards, and presentations for management.
• Assist with valuation analyses and various asset management projects.
• Collaborate across asset management, operations, accounting, tech, leasing, and other teams.
• Apply AI tools to research, summarize findings, automate repetitive work, and improve processes.
• Manage assigned work independently and communicate progress within deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Business degree focus (Finance/Accounting/Economics/Data Analytics/Real Estate)

3rd/4th year or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

R

AI tooling (Copilot)

Job description

The Meritex Company is seeking an intern to support asset management and operations activities, reporting to the Asset Manager. You will work on analytical projects, apply AI tools, and collaborate across departments in a hybrid schedule that fits academic commitments.

Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing property performance data, assisting with budgeting and valuation analyses, and creating clear management reporting using Excel and BI tools. Summer 2027, compensation $20/hour.