Talent pipeline for current undergraduate and graduate students interested in commercial real estate internships across investment sales, debt and equity production, agency lending, and fund management. Interns gain experience in property and financial analysis, valuations, underwriting, market research, loan origination, portfolio risk management, and real estate investment operations. The program offers training, mentoring, and potential career pathways. An 8-week rotational program is available only in Dallas, and relocation costs are not covered.
**This is not an actual open position(s), please submit your application to join our talent pipeline for Summer 2027 Internships!**
At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you’re just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate!
Northmarq’s Internship Program is tailor-made for current college students, undergraduate or graduate, aspiring to enter the commercial real estate field. Gain meaningful experience, learn from senior leaders, receive personalized training, and explore future career possibilities. Northmarq takes pride in offering interns a clear path to success across various business areas.
When completing an application, please make sure to indicate which department(s) and location(s) you are interested in. Please note that relocation costs will not be covered by Northmarq.
**This is not an actual open position(s), please submit your application to join our talent pipeline for Summer 2027 Internships!**
If you have any questions, please contact our Careers inbox at [email protected].
Investment Sales Internships:
**This is not an actual open position(s), please submit your application to join our talent pipeline for Summer 2027 Internships!**
Internship Experience: If you thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused team setting and are eager to master the analysis of both physical (through property tours) and financial aspects of commercial real estate to create strategic solutions, along with having creative thinking, critical analysis skills, and self-motivation, we encourage you to consider this.
What Does Our Investment Sales Team Do?: Our Investment Sales platform offer commercial real estate investors a personalized approach to buying and selling properties and partner with our debt & equity experts nationwide to provide a full range of capital markets services. Whether the transaction involves a neighborhood clinic, a vibrant apartment complex, or a commercial real estate asset, you will gain exposure to it all. Our brokerage service covers all major property types including retail, build-to-rent, healthcare, industrial, multifamily, and more.
Production Debt/Equity Internships:
**This is not an actual open position(s), please submit your application to join our talent pipeline for Summer 2027 Internships!**
Internship Experience: Are you passionate about commercial real estate, teamwork, creative problem-solving, and eager to acquire expertise in pro forma analysis for various property types and valuations, as well as gain insights into the real estate market and economic data to create investment narratives for debt and equity evaluations?
What Does Our Production Debt & Equity Team Do?: Our debt & equity platform helps clients to capitalize on real estate opportunities through our unmatched network of commercial real estate lender partners. When a client needs financing for a commercial property, our production advisors can put the best commercial mortgage options on the table. Sometimes the best financing option for a commercial property involves finding equity partners. We have an expansive network of investor relationships and market knowledge to structure the right capital stack for our client’s commercial real estate investment. Our debt & equity teams cover all major property types including retail, build-to-rent, healthcare, industrial, multifamily, and more.
Agency (Fannie/Freddie/FHA Platform) Internships:
Interested in exploring Commercial Real Estate Finance from Origination to Asset Management but unsure where to start your career? We then encourage you to consider and apply for our 8-week Summer Rotational Internship.
Summer Rotational Internship Experience (available only in Dallas): During this 8-week rotational program, you'll work alongside our team of experts learning how to screen new transactions to compete for business against other capital sources, gain insights into the full due diligence process, and credit decisions for risk assessment in underwriting, delve into funding and closing procedures, and finally, learn how to effectively monitor and manage ongoing real estate portfolio risks, engage with client requests, and communicate with key stakeholders throughout the loan's lifespan.
What Does Our Agency (Fannie/Freddie Platform) Team Do?: Northmarq's experienced in-house team provides innovative programs, connecting clients with tailored solutions. This team specializes in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac commercial real estate debt financing, ensuring timely closings and lifelong servicing. Northmarq's team remains our client’s partner throughout the loan's life, serving as a licensed lender and dedicated servicer, regardless of loan size.
Fund Management:
**This is not an actual open position(s), please submit your application to join our talent pipeline for Summer 2027 Internships!**
What Does Our Fund Management Team Do?: Our fund management platform serves as an investment manager for a series of discretionary real estate funds, investing across debt & equity strategies for all commercial property types nationwide. We provide investors with a platform to view fund performance, access investment reports, and share financial documents, while also offering sponsors and borrowers financing options and investment opportunities within their funds.
Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!
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