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Summer 2027 Portfolio Management Intern

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Ten-week summer internship supporting portfolio management for private equity real estate funds. Responsibilities include financial analysis, data compilation, monitoring fund performance, assisting investor reporting, using third-party systems, validating data for firmwide platforms, and participating in cross-department meetings. Provides broad exposure to fundraising, acquisitions, asset management, and investor communications.
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Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.

Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.

Harrison Street is seeking to hire an Analyst Intern to spend 10 weeks on the Portfolio Management team. The position will be a key member of the portfolio management team with exposure to the entire firm as well as senior leadership. Candidates should possess broad-based analytical skills, strong understanding of Excel, superior communication skills, and proven research skills. The individual must be a self-starter, able to efficiently allocate time between multiple tasks, changing priorities and tight deadlines. This opportunity is open to rising Juniors in 2026-2027 school year.

The Portfolio Management Team is responsible for overseeing all activities within the Harrison Street Funds and is involved in the entire investment management process – from capital raise, fund documentation, and asset acquisition through asset disposition and fund winddown – which provides a holistic experience within Private Equity Real Estate. The team works closely with the Investor Relations Group to raise capital, marketing to investors and onboarding them into a fund.  With the capital raised, Portfolio Management works with the Acquisition Group and the Investment Committee to build the portfolio to achieve a targeted return within the fund’s risk framework.  Portfolio Management then works with Asset Management as they execute each real estate asset’s business plan.  Along the way Portfolio Management is responsible for operating the fund in compliance with the fund documents and communicating performance to all stakeholders.  Being involved in every step of the process provides a broad and valuable experience in Private Equity Real Estate.

Responsibilities:

    • Overall financial analysis responsibilities for the Portfolio Management group;
    • Compile data from internal sources files for further department analysis;
    • Monitor Fund level financial performance to identify and communicate opportunities and threats;
    • Analyze sector, strategy and partner performance;
    • Coordinate and assist in the completion of quarterly and annual investor reporting material as well as various internal reporting;
    • Participate in cross-departmental meetings including Investment Committee meetings;
    • Coordinate with Client Services and Marketing and Accounting groups to processes and respond to investor requests;
    • Utilize third party applications (Yardi, Chatham, Argus, etc.) for data collection and analysis;
    • Assist the Portfolio Management team’s efforts in implementing firmwide data platforms by validating historical and new data;
    • Other duties/projects as assigned  

Requirements:

    • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree – Real Estate and/or Finance concentrations (or strong interest in real assets) preferred;
    • Core knowledge of finance and accounting;
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
    • Highly motivated, organized, and self-directed individual eager to learn all facets of transactions and asset management. 
    • You must be a junior in college to apply.
    • Program Term: Ten (10) weeks starting in early June 2027.

Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions, please contact our ADA Accessible Line at (312) 920-0500 or [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

 Harrison Street does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Harrison Street will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Harrison Street.

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