Real Estate Analyst Intern

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Exposure to institutional processes

Access to industry-leading tools

Meaningful project work across teams

Job summary

Property Reserve is seeking a Real Estate Analyst Intern to support research, financial analysis, data modeling, and technical valuation of assets and portfolios. You will work across Transactions, Asset Management, Land, and Finance teams and engage with global advisory work and private REIT sponsors.

You will gain exposure to institutional strategy, research, investment, and asset management activities while contributing to multiple projects across all investment processes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or nearing completion of bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, or relevant field.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial, economic, or market data.
• Excellent written communication and ability to visualize data.
• Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints and temple worthy.
• Interest in commercial real estate, financial markets, investment strategy, or portfolio analysis.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze investment opportunities through market research, in-depth financial analysis, and complex modeling.
• Support transactions including underwriting, due diligence, structuring, and closing.
• Conduct macro/micro research for investments and corporate strategy.
• Coordinate and summarize property due diligence materials.
• Assist with preparing executive summaries, investment briefs, and memos.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Data visualization

Financial concepts

Time value of money

Attention to detail

Multi-project prioritization

Communication

Team collaboration

Argus experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/economics

Tools

Argus

Job description

At Property Reserve, our people, values, and work come together to build something greater. Property Reserve is the real estate investment arm of the reserve funds for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the spirit of time-tested self-reliance principles, Property Reserve creates sustainable cashflow for future needs.

As caretakers of sacred funds, we invest in income-generating properties and land to support the Church’s mission. Our focus is on the acquisition, build-to-hold development, and portfolio level management of office, industrial, multi‑family, build-to‑rent, hospitality, and retail properties.

Property Reserve provides a diverse range of investment experiences, interacting with a seasoned leadership team. Working in a highly collaborative environment, each Property Reserve team member has the chance to contribute meaningfully and frequently to the company culture. Headquartered in downtown Salt Lake City, we offer a locale with a unique blend of world‑class outdoor recreation, a thriving culture & arts scene, and diverse housing options with convenient commutes.

OPPORTUNITY

As a Real Estate Analyst Intern, you will support by providing research, financial analysis, data modeling, and technical support in valuing assets and evaluating asset and portfolio returns, performing in‑depth market research, and running portfolio optimization analytics.

You will be provided with the opportunity to work on multiple projects supporting all aspects of the investment process, utilizing a range of skills. Analysts will interact with professionals across multiple functions, including the Transactions, Asset Management, Land, and Finance teams, and will also work with global teams related to third‑party advisory work and private REIT sponsors.

An intern in this position will be exposed to institutional strategy, research, investment, and asset management activities as well as access to industry‑leading market participants in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

We have Real Estate Analyst Intern positions open in our Land, Asset Management, Transactions, and Development teams.

WHY CHOOSE PROPERTY RESERVE?

• Potential to move into a full‑time position
• Gain experience that can support future career opportunities
• Internship compensation at market rate
• Healthy work‑life balance
• Strong culture and mission
• Access to mentors at all levels
• Exposure to institutional commercial real estate investment processes and practices
• Opportunity to use industry‑leading software, data platforms, and research tools
• Meaningful project work with visibility across investment and portfolio teams

Responsibilities

SPECIFICALLY, YOU WILL

• Analyze investment opportunities through market research, in‑depth financial analysis, and complex financial modeling
• Support transactions including investment underwriting, due diligence processes, structuring, and closing
• Conduct macro/micro research for both investment opportunities and corporate strategy
• Coordinate, compile, review, and summarize property‑related due diligence materials
• Assist with the preparation and writing of executive summaries, investment briefs, and memos related to potential investments, both properties and private REITs
• Perform other essential duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints and currently temple worthy
• Pursuing or nearing completion of bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, or relevant field
• Strong interest in commercial real estate, financial markets, investment strategy, or portfolio analysis
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial, economic, or market data
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly through writing, presentations, and data visualizations
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to produce reliable work
• Ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong work ethic, collaborative mindset, positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and desire to learn
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills
• Solid understanding of financial concepts with time value of money
• Argus experience preferred

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.