Financial Planning & Analysis Intern

AvalonBay Communities • Arlington, VA

118d

About The Position

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we've established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term. Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work. Our Summer Internship Program focuses on employing high-achieving undergraduate talent with interest in gaining broad real estate experience at a best-in-class Company. The 10-week paid program is centered within Financial Planning & Analysis and involves working with all of AvalonBay's major business groups including development, finance, and asset management, to name a few. The role also provides opportunities to develop strong business acumen, quantitative, and presentation skills. You will collaborate with and learn directly from the company's senior and executive leadership team, providing them with recommendations for strategic decision making through the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of financial data. We don't have a typical day, but you can expect to conduct detailed analyses of historical financial data, build models to project future performance, and provide critical support to our development/redevelopment teams, budgeting and capital planning team, and property management team.

Requirements

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, or in another quantitative or business-related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Intellectual curiosity to learn about all aspects of the business.
• Excellent time management and organizational ability.
• Diligent work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills using MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with SQL.
• Experience with R.
• Familiarity with Power BI/Tableau.
• Knowledge of VBA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analyses of historical financial data.
• Build models to project future performance.
• Provide critical support to development/redevelopment teams.
• Support budgeting and capital planning team.
• Assist property management team.
• Collaborate with senior and executive leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• 20% discount on apartment homes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree