ElevatE Rotation Program Analyst/Associate

About the Role

The Hines Early Experienced Rotation Program is a two-year program designed to offer hands-on learning, exposure to multiple disciplines within the firm, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Rotational employees will interface with senior leaders, be mentored by industry experts, and work closely with seasoned professionals. Full-time hires will start as a cohort in June of 2027.

Program Structure

• Two-year duration, with one year spent in Development and one year in Investment Management.
• Rotation locations may include Houston, New York City, DC Metro, Los Angeles, or San Francisco.
• Placement in each location is determined by business demand, with expected geographic relocation at least once during the program.
• Rotational employees will be an integral part of their teams, gaining a wide variety of hands-on experiences.
• Upon program completion, the opportunity to explore roles across all Hines business areas and geographies will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of relationship management, underwriting, and portfolio management.
• Engage in challenging team and individual projects, client interaction, and broad business exposure.
• Immerse in multiple areas of the business.

Within Investment Management, Rotations Might Include

• Fund management, portfolio management/modeling, debt financing, investor relations, capital markets, Digital Strategy, ESG, SPO.
• Underwriting of potential fund investments, creating financial models as part of the investment underwriting process, and creation of investment materials.
• Contacting and meeting with other real estate professionals including investors, developers, landlords, and brokers.

Within Development

• Participate in the management of existing projects.
• Engage in financial analysis, acquisition opportunities, feasibility analysis, entitlement processes, market research, and construction management.
• Participate in design meetings, interfacing with sellers and capital partners, and understanding investor requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer proficiency.
• Experience with financial modeling in Excel.
• Familiarity with Argus is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or has received a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Construction Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Graduation date must be between December 2026 - May 2027.
• Demonstrable interest in commercial real estate.
• Ability to work indoors approximately 99% of the time and outdoors 1% of the time.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.