Jobs · Finance · Illinois

Summer 2027 Asset Management Intern

Harrison Street Asset Management · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteFinance$108/hrInternship

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 of more than 520 professionals is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.

This 10-week internship offers hands-on experience supporting the Asset Management teams through financial analysis, cash flow modeling, investment research, and property reviews. Highlights include an intern trip to tour Harrison Street properties, mentoring by executive leadership, and individual projects. The firm’s portfolio spans alternative property types such as senior housing, student housing, self-storage, healthcare properties, life science buildings, and social infrastructure assets.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the analysis of the Portfolio—including monthly financial performance, budget reviews, and buy/hold/sell analysis.
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly investor reporting material.
  • Analyze the financial impact of capital events including dispositions, recapitalizations, and debt refinancing.
  • Analyze leasing trends, competitive property sets, supply/demand data, and other market-level information.
  • Assist in the preparation of disposition Investment Committee memoranda.
  • Support in the maintenance of joint venture projection models.
  • Complete site inspections of existing and/or under-development properties alongside an analysis of the market and the competitive set.
  • Participate in bi-weekly meetings to discuss distressed assets, upcoming sales, approaching loan maturities, and the current status of joint venture partner relationships.
  • Perform ad hoc financial modeling projects aimed at increasing efficiency in asset management’s review of investment performance.
  • 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.
  • Must be a rising junior in the 2026-2027 school year.

Schedule

Ten (10) weeks starting in early June 2027.

Pay

$1,250 per week.

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