Research Analyst Intern

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time path

Market-rate pay

Work-life balance

Strong culture

Mentor access

CRE exposure

Industry tools

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Property Reserve, the real estate investment arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, seeks a Research Analyst Intern in Salt Lake City to support market research and portfolio analytics. You will work on applied quantitative research, forecasting, and data-driven investment insights.

You will gain hands-on experience using Python and data science libraries, build forecasting tools, and collaborate with teams across Transactions, Asset Management, Land, Development, and Finance to

Qualifications

• Pursuing or nearing completion of a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Python and data libraries.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct macroeconomic, capital market, and CRE research to support opportunities.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and indicators.
• Assist with statistical models and portfolio analytics.
• Prepare research summaries and data visualizations for leadership.
• Collaborate with Strategy & Research and other investment functions.
• Support research processes through data organization and workflow automation.

Skills

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Quantitative skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics/finance/math/statistics/CS/data science or related field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

Azure

AWS

Databricks

Job description

Research Analyst Intern

Salt Lake City, UT, United States (No Local)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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 Research Analyst Intern, you will support the Research team by conducting market research, analyzing data, and developing insights that inform commercial real estate investment and portfolio decisions.

You will gain hands-on experience in applied quantitative research, statistical analysis, market forecasting, and portfolio analytics. Your work will help Property Reserve evaluate market trends, measure portfolio performance, assess risk and diversification, and identify signals that may influence future investment decisions.

Like other interns across Property Reserve, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that support multiple aspects of the investment process and interact with professionals across functions such as Transactions, Asset Management, Land, Development, and Finance. This position is designed for students who want to apply strong analytical and quantitative skills in a collaborative, real-world commercial real estate investment environment.

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

• Conduct macroeconomic, capital market, and commercial real estate research to support investment opportunities and corporate strategy
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, relationships, and early indicators of market performance
• Assist with statistical models and analytical tools that support real estate investment and portfolio decision-making
• Contribute to the development and refinement of forecasting, ranking, and market-monitoring models across property types and geographic regions
• Support tools and analyses that evaluate portfolio performance, risk, diversification, and optimization opportunities
• Evaluate markets and investment opportunities through research, quantitative analysis, and financial analysis
• Prepare research summaries, data visualizations, presentations, investment briefs, and other materials that clearly communicate findings to investment professionals and leadership
• Help improve and streamline research processes through data organization, workflow automation, and collaboration with technical teams
• Partner with professionals across Strategy & Research and other investment functions on project-based and ad hoc research initiatives
• 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 a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, data science, or another relevant quantitative field
• Strong interest in commercial real estate, financial markets, investment strategy, or portfolio analysis
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts and their practical application
• Experience working with Python and data science libraries such as pandas, NumPy, or scikit-learn
• 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
• Familiarity with cloud-computing or data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Databricks preferred
• Experience with commercial real estate data, research tools, financial modeling, or portfolio analytics 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.

• Job Identification 377851
• Job Category AO - Administration/Operations
• Posting Date 09/04/2026, 05:33 PM
• Locations 51 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111, US (No Local)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings 1
• Qualificação de dignidade Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
• Anúncio/Mais informações Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.