Real Estate Investments Co-op: Market Analysis & Modeling

Cabot Properties, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Properties, Inc. in Boston seeks a Transactions Co-op to work with the Investments and Asset Management teams for a six‑month period.

You will gain exposure to the full investment lifecycle—from opportunity screening and underwriting to due diligence and portfolio operations—with increasing responsibility as you learn Cabot’s underwriting conventions and processes. The role involves supporting model maintenance, transaction and market analyses, and research while contributing to AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in real estate, finance, economics, accounting or a related field.
• Ability to work full-time for the complete six-month co-op term.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in commercial real estate, investing or finance.
• Previous co-op or internship experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to Argus Enterprise, financial modeling or real estate coursework is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious and comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update acquisition cash flow models using Argus and Excel under the direction of the Investments team.
• Prepare sensitivity and scenario analysis, adjusting underwriting assumptions for a range of outcomes.
• Assist with the initial screening of acquisition and development opportunities, summarizing key economics, property characteristics, lease terms and investment considerations.
• Support the preparation of Investment Committee and senior-management materials, including transaction summaries, exhibits and supporting schedules.
• Conduct market and submarket research covering leasing activity, rents, vacancy, supply, capital-markets activity and comparable transactions.
• Perform tenant and industry research involving both public and private companies.
• Maintain lease and sale comparable databases and other recurring market-intelligence resources.
• Join leasing calls with external brokers to discuss micro and macro market trends and indicators.
• Help maintain due diligence trackers, organize third-party reports and transaction materials and monitor outstanding diligence items.
• Assist with the development and enhancement of AI-enabled research, underwriting and data-management tools that improve the team’s analytical and decision-making capabilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated and collaborative

Education

Undergraduate degree in real estate, finance, economics, accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Argus Enterprise

Job description

Cabot Properties, Inc. in Boston seeks a Transactions Co-op to work with the Investments and Asset Management teams for a six‑month period.

You will gain exposure to the full investment lifecycle—from opportunity screening and underwriting to due diligence and portfolio operations—with increasing responsibility as you learn Cabot’s underwriting conventions and processes. The role involves supporting model maintenance, transaction and market analyses, and research while contributing to AI-enabled