Real Estate Operations Intern
SmartMove Solutions
Chicago, ILFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- NetworkingMarket researchExcelValuationFinancial analysis
- Work
- On-site in Chicago · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Excel54%Market research8%Valuation5%Networking2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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Position Overview
The role focuses on underwriting and market research for an internship program that offers practical experiences through individual projects, speaker sessions, and networking events. The internship takes place in the summer and provides insights into Asset Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile DCF underwriting in both Argus and Excel to assist with multi-year planning, hold-sell decisions, financings, leasing, and value-add strategies.
- Prepare Investment Committee presentations for financings, leasing, and dispositions.
- Analyze leasing opportunities and sensitivities via ARGUS, NPV analyses, and market research.
- Proactively identify opportunities to provide additional analysis/recommendations.
- Lead external appraisal process and complete internal valuations, working across transactions and research departments.
- Support the transition of newly acquired properties from the Transactions group and the Portfolio / Asset Management group.
- Develop in-house tools for commercial and residential assets to increase efficiency.
- Review Asset Management reports for purposes of confirming NRA, occupancy, carrying value, and net operating income.
- Prepare annual property business plans and review of quarterly reporting.
- Prepare Annual Investment Plans and development of Hold/Sell or MAP Recommendations.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- AI tools for financial analysis, reporting efficiency, and insight generation.
- Excel and analytical modeling skills.
- Argus
- DCF underwriting
- NPV analyses
- Market research
Qualifications
- Proactive, coachable, accountable, and personable.
- Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and critical thinking abilities.
- Effective communicator with strong social/relationship building skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Relevant coursework, internship, or work experience in Real Estate is beneficial but not essential.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- Enthusiasm for using technology and AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes.
- Organized/disciplined, works with urgency, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to accuracy and detail.
- Genuine interest in contributing to a strong, positive, and collaborative team culture.
Perks & Benefits: Flexible hours.
Compensation: $100,000 per year.