Summer Internship Program

BKM Capital Partners; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BKM Capital Partners in Newport Beach, CA offers a paid summer internship designed for undergraduates seeking hands-on experience across the firm's private equity real estate platform. Interns work in a chosen department, gain exposure to live projects, and collaborate with seasoned professionals on market research, financial modeling, and investment analysis.

Participants will rotate through core areas, receive mentorship, and contribute to meaningful work within 8–10 weeks, with flexible start

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Academic concentration relevant to Business, Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong academic performance and interest in a fast-paced business environment.
• Interest in private equity, investment management, commercial real estate, finance, operations, or related areas; prior CRE experience not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, and eagerness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department-specific tasks and ongoing projects.
• Gather, organize, validate, and analyze financial, market, and property data.
• Build and update financial models, reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Support research and synthesize findings to inform decisions.
• Review information for accuracy and maintain high-quality work standards.
• Identify observations and opportunities and communicate findings to the team.
• Present completed work and recommendations to managers and project leaders.

Job description

BKM Capital Partners is a growing private equity real estate firm, looking for driven, entrepreneurial individuals who are eager to learn, contribute, and gain meaningful experience within a vertically integrated private equity real estate investment platform. Located in our Newport Beach, California office, BKM’s Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate students with hands‑on experience, exposure to multiple areas of the business, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on active projects and initiatives.

Interns will be assigned to a primary department based on their interests, academic background, experience, interview discussions, and BKM’s business needs. Specific responsibilities and projects will be established through the selection and onboarding process, allowing each intern’s experience to be tailored to both the individual and the needs of the organization. While interns will have a primary area of focus, the program is designed to provide broader exposure to BKM’s platform through cross-functional projects, meetings, mentorship, and interaction with professionals across the firm.

This is not a summer spent on the sidelines. Interns will be expected to contribute to meaningful work, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, ask thoughtful questions, and actively participate as members of their respective teams.

The program is a paid, full-time internship typically lasting 8 to 10 weeks during the summer, with flexible start and end dates based on academic schedules and business needs.

The internship is 100% in-office due to the collaborative nature of the program.

Essential Functions

Department Placement & Business Exposure

• Join a primary BKM department based on the intern’s interests, experience, academic background, and available opportunities across the organization.
• Develop an understanding of the assigned department’s responsibilities, key processes, objectives, and role within BKM’s broader investment and operating platform.
• Work alongside experienced professionals and participate in department meetings, active projects, recurring analyses, and other day-to-day business activities.
• Gain exposure to professionals and functions outside of the intern’s primary department to develop a broader understanding of BKM and the commercial real estate investment lifecycle.
• Participate in learning sessions, mentorship discussions, company meetings, and other activities designed to provide exposure to BKM’s people, culture, strategy, and operations.

Potential Areas of Focus

• Acquisitions & Dispositions - Support market research, underwriting, financial modeling, due diligence, investment analysis, transaction execution, and other activities related to evaluating and executing real estate investments.
• Finance & Accounting - Assist with accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, treasury, financial and management reporting, performance analysis, and other finance-related initiatives.
• Portfolio Management - Support property and portfolio business plans, asset performance analysis, discounted cash flow modeling, valuations, forecasting, portfolio strategy, reporting, and investment decision support.
• Marketing & Communications - Contribute to marketing strategy, digital and social media, content development, research, events, presentations, and communications supporting BKM’s investors, tenants, employees, and broader platform.

Analysis, Projects & Execution

• Support active projects, initiatives, and recurring analyses within the assigned department.
• Gather, organize, validate, and analyze financial, operational, market, property, portfolio, or other business data.
• Build, update, and maintain financial models, reports, presentations, dashboards, schedules, analyses, and other work products relevant to the assigned function.
• Conduct research and synthesize findings to support business, investment, financial, marketing, or operating decisions.
• Review information for accuracy and completeness and help maintain high standards for the quality of work delivered.
• Identify observations, trends, issues, or opportunities through assigned work and communicate findings to appropriate team members.
• Present completed work, observations, or recommendations to team members, managers, and other program leaders, as appropriate.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Collaborate with professionals across departments and develop an understanding of how BKM’s teams work together to execute the firm’s investment and operating strategy.
• Participate actively in team meetings, project discussions, company events, and other opportunities for professional exposure.
• Develop relationships with BKM professionals and seek feedback, mentorship, and opportunities to learn throughout the program.
• Develop analytical, communication, presentation, problem‑solving, and professional skills through hands‑on experience.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, manage deadlines, and communicate proactively regarding progress, questions, and challenges.
• Contribute positively to BKM’s collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high-performance culture.

The Qualifiers

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Academic concentration relevant to one or more potential areas of focus, which may include Business, Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in developing professional experience within a fast‑paced business environment.
• Interest in private equity, investment management, commercial real estate, finance, operations, or another area relevant to BKM’s business preferred; prior commercial real estate experience is not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with professionals across different functions and levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and evolving environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, and a genuine desire to learn and contribute.