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Summer 2027 Transactions Intern

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Ten-week summer internship supporting Transactions team with financial analysis, cash-flow and refinancing modeling, investment research, market and property analysis, and preparation of Investment Committee materials and investor pitch books. Interns compile deal databases, assist with debt and derivative analysis, tour properties, and complete individual projects under executive mentorship. Open to rising juniors for Summer 2027.
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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 on our Transactions team. The internship will last 10 weeks. Individuals in our summer internship program will provide support to the Transactions teams by performing financial analysis, cash flow modeling, investment research and property reviews. Highlights of the program include; an intern trip to tour various Harrison Street properties, mentoring by executive leadership, and individual projects. Harrison Street’s portfolio encompasses alternative property types, including senior housing, student housing, self-storage, healthcare properties, and life science buildings. Additionally, the firm recently expanded its scope to include investments in social infrastructure assets. 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.

Responsibilities:

    • Assist in preparation of Investment Committee presentations.
    • Analyze, prepare and update financial models for potential and existing transactions;
    • Analyze economic, demographic, and other market information for each development area, as needed, including recent trades and leasing data.
    • Compile and update databases on development opportunities, potential acquisitions, and the status of each deal.
    • Assist in preparation of investor pitch books.
    • Assist in analysis of refinancing and derivative debt instruments.
    • Other duties 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 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. 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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