Valuation & Real Estate Intern – Economic Insights

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in the United States is seeking an Intern to join our Economic and Valuation Services practice, Summer 2027 cohort. The internship focuses on real property valuation, market analysis, and client-ready reporting across tax and financial planning contexts.

You will collaborate with senior staff, develop Excel-based models, and gain exposure to technologies like AI, Alteryx and Power BI. This role demands strong academic performance and travel or on-site work as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college or university and pursuing degrees in Real Estate, Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or equivalent program.
• Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science or data analytics preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in real estate markets and property valuation; basic understanding of real estate finance concepts; ARGUS is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel-based modeling; VBA and data visualization is a plus.
• Strong communication, time management and leadership skills; adaptable and collaborative.
• Applicant must reside within commutable distance to the office and be able to travel as needed; authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with valuation analysis of real property, including report preparation, proposal development and executive presentations for financial reporting, tax, mark-to-market or business planning purposes.
• Collaborate with senior team members on client deliverables, gaining exposure to a wide range of real estate asset classes.
• Perform market research and property inspections as required, domestic and abroad, to support the valuation process.
• Read, abstract and analyze leases related to commercial real estate transactions.
• Assist KPMG audit teams in a review capacity as real estate specialists, reviewing third-party or internally developed valuations.
• Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as AI, Alteryx, Power BI and more.

Skills

Excel-based modeling

Power BI

Alteryx

AI familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Real Estate, Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or equivalent program

Tools

ARGUS

MS Office

Job description

KPMG LLP in the United States is seeking an Intern to join our Economic and Valuation Services practice, Summer 2027 cohort. The internship focuses on real property valuation, market analysis, and client-ready reporting across tax and financial planning contexts.

You will collaborate with senior staff, develop Excel-based models, and gain exposure to technologies like AI, Alteryx and Power BI. This role demands strong academic performance and travel or on-site work as needed.