Real Estate Finance Intern

Regency Centers; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 paid holidays

401(k) match

Health insurance

Wellbeing program

LinkedIn Learning

Industry training

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Regency Centers invites applications for a Real Estate Finance Intern position at our corporate office in Jacksonville, FL for the summer of 2027. The internship offers exposure to Financial Services, Capital Markets and Property Operations with hands-on experience and mentorship.

During the program you will work about 40 hours per week in person for ~9 weeks, with the possibility of a full-time role upon successful completion, depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in good standing at an accredited 4-year college or university.
• GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application.
• Expressed interest in commercial real estate and finance.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to apply AI tools to enhance productivity and creativity.
• Ability to learn new programs and software quickly.
• Ability to work 8 hours per day, Monday–Friday, at the office location.
• Reliable transportation to the office during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamentals of capital allocation decisions, including financial modeling and due diligence.
• Evaluate potential use of predictive analytics and ML in decision making and reporting.
• Support Investor Relations and Corporate Responsibility with data collection and reporting.
• Assist leasing activities and build tenant relationships with the in-house leasing team.
• Shadow property managers and learn hands-on property management practices.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

AI tools usage

Education

Sophomore or junior status in a 4-year college/university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word/PowerPoint/Outlook

Job description

About this Opportunity

At Regency Centers, our people are our greatest asset, and we believe that our highly skilled and talented team makes us better. We are seeking a Real Estate Finance Intern to join our corporate office located in Jacksonville, Florida during the summer of 2027. This internship will provide exposure to several key areas of commercial real estate through hands‑on experience and training in the following functions: Financial Services, Capital Markets, and Property Operations. This program will involve working approximately 40 hours per week (in‑person in our Jacksonville office) for a duration of approximately 9 weeks. This internship is designed to provide you with valuable industry exposure, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

In addition to gaining practical experience, high‑performing interns may be considered for a full‑time position upon successful completion of the internship, subject to business needs.

What You'll Be Doing

Financial Services

• Learn the fundamentals of analyzing capital allocation decisions (acquiring, selling, and developing real estate assets), including financial modeling, underwriting, and due diligence
• Evaluate the potential usage of predictive analytics and machine learning in the gathering of data used for decision making and financial / operational reporting

Capital Markets

• Learn the functions of real estate capital markets, investor relations, and corporate responsibility through interactions with all members of the team, as well as hands‑on assignments and projects
• Support the Investor Relations and Corporate Responsibility teams with internal and external data collection, analysis and reporting

Property Operations

• Leasing - Work with our in‑house leasing agent to get a look behind the curtain of how we approach a vacancy and what is done to get a space leased. Assist in activities to help get vacant space leased, meet with prospects, and help build new tenant relationships
• Property Management - Shadow property managers during day‑to‑day activities both in the office and on property. Learn best practices of our hands on property management style

Are You Qualified?

• Must be a student in good standing at an accredited 4‑year college or university, currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior
• GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application
• Expressed interest in commercial real estate and finance
• Intermediate level proficiency or higher with current Microsoft Office software (including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Internet research functionality
• Ability to apply AI tools to enhance productivity and creativity
• Ability to learn new programs and software quickly
• Ability to work a standard day shift, Monday through Friday, for 8 hours per day at the specified office location
• Reliable transportation to and from the specified office location during working hours

* Regency Centers will not sponsor employment‑based immigration petitions or applications for this position, including but not limited to H‑1B, TN visa, or permanent residency.

Preferred

• Rising seniors (graduating in 2028) are strongly preferred
• Enrollment in an industry‑related degree program such as Real Estate, Finance or Business Administration
• Completion of real estate and/or business/finance courses

Personal Traits We Value

• Capable of precise written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management, priority setting, and organizational skills
• Trustworthy and able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately
• Interpersonal savvy including the ability to work within a team environment and take direction from different sources

A Little Bit About Us

We own and operate premier shopping centres in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years.

Our centres thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centres that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look program.

We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self‑administered, self‑managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com.

Benefits

Work/Life Balance

• 2 paid holidays

Financial Security

• You may become eligible for 401(k) with a generous company match

Health and Wellness

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Award winning and incentives‑based wellbeing program through Personify Health

Growth and Development

• LinkedIn Learning premium subscription
• Dedicated industry training
• Employee and Business Resource Groups

*Regency Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self‑identify as to disability and/or protected veteran status when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Regency Centers is a smoke‑free and drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.