Intern

CenterPoint Properties; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPoint Properties is seeking an Intern to support a range of financial and market analyses within the real estate group in Oakland, CA. You will participate in underwriting, valuation, and due diligence while leveraging AI productivity tools to enhance efficiency.

You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in accounting, finance, or real estate, with strong academics and excellent communication. This hybrid role requires four days in the office and one day remote.

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 commitment to excellence, analytical ability, financial acumen, communication skills, organization, and collaboration.

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 reviews
• Conduct market/competitive research on industrial real estate fundamentals, tenants, supply/demand trends, and submarket positioning
• Prepare investment committee materials, development updates, asset management reports, and presentations
• Participate in due diligence processes, including underwriting, lease review, physical due diligence, and risk assessments
• Leverage AI productivity 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

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Excel proficiency

AI tools

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate in accounting, finance or real estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI productivity tools

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.