Intern

CenterPoint Properties; Manhattan Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPoint Properties seeks an Intern to support finance, development, asset management, and operations. You will assist with financial analyses, valuation, market research, and investment materials preparation.

Hybrid work arrangement: four days in office and one day remote; Excel and communication skills are essential, with exposure to underwriting and portfolio processes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in accounting, finance, or real estate.
• Prior internship experience in real estate, finance, banking, consulting, or related analytical fields preferred.
• Strong academic record and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support financial feasibility analyses for acquisitions, development opportunities, asset repositioning, and disposition scenarios.
• Assist with valuation and financial modeling, including DCF, IRR/NPV, comps, and operating performance review.
• Conduct market and competitive research on industrial real estate fundamentals, tenants, supply/demand trends, and submarket positioning.
• Help prepare investment committee materials, development updates, asset management reports, and presentations.
• Participate in due diligence, underwriting, lease reviews, and risk assessments.
• Leverage internal systems and AI tools to support research, drafting, modeling, and workflow efficiency.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects to enhance portfolio performance and processes.
• Complete additional tasks and project work as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

AI tools proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting/finance/real estate

Prior internship in real estate/finance/banking/consulting

Tools

AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Vice President or Senior Vice President, the Intern will support a range of assignments across business functions, including:

  • Support financial feasibility analyses for acquisitions, development opportunities, asset repositioning, and disposition scenarios
  • Assist with valuation and financial modeling, including discounted cash flow analysis, IRR/NPV assessments, comparable research, and operating performance review
  • Conduct market and competitive research on industrial real estate fundamentals, tenants, supply/demand trends, and strategic submarket positioning
  • Help prepare investment committee materials, development updates, asset management reports, and other internal/external presentations
  • Participate in aspects of the due diligence process, gaining exposure to underwriting, lease review, physical due diligence, and risk assessments
  • Leverage internal systems and AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, etc.) to support research, drafting, modeling, and workflow efficiency
  • Contribute to strategic or cross-functional projects that enhance portfolio performance, improve processes, or support corporate initiatives
• Complete additional tasks and project work as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a focus on accounting, finance, or real estate.
• Prior internship experience in real estate, finance, banking, consulting, or related analytical fields preferred
• Strong academic career
• Must demonstrate superior:
  1. Commitment to excellence
  2. Analytical ability and sound judgment
  3. Financial acumen
  4. Strong written and oral communication skills
  5. Excellent organizational skills
  6. Ability to build strong and collaborative relationships
• Comfortable using AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot) to enhance efficiency and analytical output
• Proficient in standard corporate operating systems and software.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Self-starter that possesses innovative solutions and is proactive in resolving issues.
• Ability to build strong, professional working relationships across teams
• Hybrid work environment: 4 days in the office and 1 day remote; ability to be flexible with respect to work schedule.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

CenterPoint Properties is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps in the recruiting process. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.