Acquisitions & Capital Markets Intern

GY Properties•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Acquisitions & Capital Markets Intern, you will support the Acquisitions and Capital Markets team in evaluating real estate investment opportunities and assisting with capital sourcing efforts. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to underwriting, market research, and transaction execution within a vertically integrated real estate investment platform. This internship is an unpaid position, offered for Summer semester course credit, with a 20-hour/week commitment. The intern will work fully in person at the Philadelphia office.

Requirements

Current Enrollment Junior or senior undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
Internship must be eligible for academic course credit
Interest & Knowledge Strong interest in real estate investing, acquisitions, and finance
Basic understanding of real estate concepts such as cash flow, NOI, cap rates, and leverage
Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability and willingness to learn real estate financial modeling concepts
Professional Skills Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and high level of integrity
Highly motivated, curious, and responsive to feedback

Nice To Haves

Prior internship, coursework, or project-based experience related to real estate, finance, or investments
Familiarity with real estate research platforms such as CoStar or Real Capital Analytics (academic exposure acceptable)
Introductory exposure to real estate financial modeling or investment analysis
Interest in capital markets, lending, or institutional real estate investing

Responsibilities

Investment Analysis & Underwriting Assist with screening and evaluating potential acquisition opportunities
Support the development and maintenance of financial models, including cash flow projections and return analysis
Help review rent rolls, operating statements, and other property-level data
Market & Property Research Conduct market research and comparable property analysis to support underwriting assumptions
Compile and organize data on market trends, transactions, and asset performance
Transaction & Due Diligence Support Assist with due diligence coordination, document organization, and data room management
Support preparation of internal investment memoranda and external presentation materials
Capital Markets Exposure Provide support for financing and capital markets initiatives, including lender outreach and capital tracking
Assist with organizing lender, broker, and investor information
Team Collaboration & Learning Participate in broker calls, internal meetings, and property tours as appropriate
Collaborate with teams across acquisitions, development, asset management, and property management