Summer Investment Analyst Blog Post

Allocator Jobs; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Greystar is seeking an Investment Management Summer Analyst in Charleston, SC, for a 10-week internship across teams such as Investment, Finance, Marketing, IT, Data, Leasing, Development, and Operations. You’ll build financial models, prepare memos and market summaries, and support due diligence and analysis.

You will present a Final Capstone Project at the end of the program, with the 2027 summer dates and a $30/hour compensation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in real estate, finance, business, or a related major.
• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Strong quantitative background and analytical problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and update financial models to evaluate investments and track portfolio performance.
• Prepare investment memos, market summaries, and presentations for committees and partners.
• Conduct market research and analyze trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist with due diligence, data review, and findings documentation.
• Monitor operational and leasing metrics to support reforecasting and strategic planning.
• Maintain deal trackers, timelines, and deliverables.
• Partner with internal teams to support initiatives and improve performance.

Skills

Quantitative background

Analytical problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Strong desire to learn real estate

Education

Bachelor’s degree (real estate/finance/business)

Job description

Experience Level: Intern - Undergraduate

Location: Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services ininstitutional-qualityrental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Details below.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

As anInvestment Management Summer Analyst,you’ll help execute investment strategies by analyzing market, property, and portfolio data, building financial models, and preparing materials for stakeholders. You’ll gain exposure to the full investment lifecycle—from market research and acquisitions to portfolio performance—while working with teams across the organization.

What you’ll do:

• Build and update financial models to evaluate investments and track portfolio performance
• Prepare investment memos, market summaries, and presentations for committees and partners
• Conduct market research and analyze trends, risks, and opportunities
• Assist with due diligence, data review, and findings documentation
• Monitor operational and leasing metrics to support reforecasting and strategic planning
• Maintain deal trackers, timelines, and deliverables
• Partner with internal teams to support initiatives and improve performance

Qualifications:

• Strong desire to learn the real estate industry
• Quantitative background and analytical problem-solving ability
• Strong, precise written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex topics
• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in real estate, finance, business, or a related major
• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028

The Summer Internship Experience:

The Greystar Summer Internship Program packs 10 weeks with real projects, real responsibility, and real connections. You’ll dive straight into the action on a team like Investment, Finance, Marketing, IT, Data, Leasing, Development, or Operations—doing work that actually moves the needle, not just watching from the sidelines.

Along the way, you’ll get a front-row seat to the rest of the business too, through:
Executive Speaker Series — hear directly from the people leading the industry

• Business Segment Overviews — get the full picture of how each part of Greystar works
• Mentor Relationships — build connections that go beyond the summer
• Site Visits — see the work happening in the field, up close
• Community Outreach — give back alongside your team
• Networking Opportunities — meet people across the company

You’ll close out the summer by presenting your Final Capstone Project, your chance to show off what you built, what you learned, and the impact you made.

• Program dates:June 2, 2027 – August 6, 2027
• The compensation for this position is$30/hour.

Additional Compensation

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Benefits Offered for Temporary Team Members*:

• Employee Assistance Program

*For Union and Prevailing Wage roles compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Important Notice:

Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].