Summer 2027 Asset Management Intern

Harrison Street Asset Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,618 - 63,131; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM) is seeking an Analyst Intern on our Asset Management team for a 10-week summer program in Chicago. You will perform financial analysis, cash flow modeling, investment research, and property reviews, with a portfolio spanning senior housing, student housing, self-storage, healthcare, and life sciences properties.

The program includes an intern trip to properties, mentoring by leadership, and individual projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree – Real Estate and/or Finance concentrations (or strong interest in real assets) preferred;
• Core knowledge of finance and accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, organized, and self-directed individual eager to learn all facets of transactions and asset management.
• You must be a junior in college to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysis of Portfolio including monthly financial performance, budget reviews, and buy/hold/sell analysis.
• Prepare quarterly investor reporting material.
• Analyze financial impact of capital events including dispositions, recapitalizations, and debt refinancing.
• Analyze leasing trends, competitive property sets, supply/demand data, and other market-level information.
• Assist in preparation of disposition Investment Committee memoranda.
• Support in maintenance of joint venture projection models.
• Complete site inspection of existing/under-development properties and analyze market/competition.
• Participate in bi-weekly meetings on distressed assets, upcoming sales, loan maturities, and JV partner status.
• Perform ad hoc financial modeling projects to improve asset management efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Finance knowledge

Strong communication

Self-directed

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or Finance

Job description

Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.

Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.

Harrison Street is seeking to hire an Analyst Intern on our Asset Management team. The internship will last 10 weeks. Individuals in our summer internship program will provide support to the Asset Management teams by performing financial analysis, cash flow modeling, investment research and property reviews. Highlights of the program include an intern trip to tour various Harrison Street properties, mentoring by executive leadership, and individual projects. Harrison Street’s portfolio encompasses alternative property types, including senior housing, student housing, self-storage, healthcare properties, and life science buildings. Additionally, the firm recently expanded its scope to include investments in social infrastructure assets. Candidates should possess broad-based analytical skills, strong understanding of Excel, superior communication skills, and proven research skills. The individual must be a self-starter, able to efficiently allocate time between multiple tasks, changing priorities and tight deadlines. This opportunity is open to rising Juniors in 2026-2027 school year.

• Assist in the analysis of the Portfolio– including monthly financial performance, budget reviews, and buy/hold/sell analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly investor reporting material.
• Analyze the financial impact of capital events including dispositions, recapitalizations, and debt refinancing.
• Analyze leasing trends, competitive property sets, supply/demand data, and other market-level information.
• Assist in the preparation of disposition Investment Committee memoranda.
• Support in the maintenance of joint venture projection models.
• Complete site inspection of existing and/or under-development properties alongside an analysis of the market and the competitive set.
• Participate in bi-weekly meetings to discuss distressed assets, up-coming sales, approaching loan maturities and the current status of joint venture partner relationships.
• Perform ad hoc financial modeling projects aimed at increasing efficiency in asset management’s review of investment performance.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree – Real Estate and/or Finance concentrations (or strong interest in real assets) preferred;
• Core knowledge of finance and accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, organized, and self-directed individual eager to learn all facets of transactions and asset management.
• You must be a junior in college to apply.

Program Term: Ten (10) weeks starting in early June 2027.

$1,250 - $1,250 a week

Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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