Intern - Fall Analyst, Investments & Asset Management

University Partners•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

University Partners is a leading owner and operator of student housing properties with a national portfolio of approximately 26,000 beds and ~$4.2bn of properties across 30+ universities. The Company utilizes best-in-class operating capabilities and a rigorous, data-driven approach to operations and asset management to achieve strong performance. The management team has over 60 years of combined experience in the sector, and the team of ~500 employees manages all aspects of investments, asset management, operations, leasing, and marketing. University Partners is backed by KKR & Co. Inc., a global investment firm with approximately $640bn in assets under management, including $80bn in real estate. The Fall Analyst will support the evaluation, underwriting, and execution of student housing investment opportunities, as well as the asset management of UP’s existing property portfolio.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software; advanced Excel skills required to build and update detailed cash flow models
Analyze and interpret market and industry trends from a strategic point of view to draw conclusions and solve problems
Perform numerical and financial calculations and analysis
Communicate effectively with coworkers, brokers, and capital partners to effectively exchange ideas, information, and opinions to inform investment decisions
Possess excellent interpersonal skills
Think creatively and contribute to project success
Successfully manage a variety of tasks within a tight time schedule, including multiple potential transaction models at once
Demonstrate strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Interact with employees, visitors and business partners with poise and diplomacy
Establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere amongst staff
Ability to leverage technology to perform all job functions at the highest level
Students must be pursuing a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a graduation date of May 2027/2028 or a Graduates degree or MBA from an accredited college or university
3.2 minimum GPA
Strong financial modeling skills, specifically within Microsoft Excel
Strong business writing acumen
Able to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires critical thinking and problem solving
Must be collaborative and comfortable communicating in a team-oriented environment
Highly motivated and able work independently

Nice To Haves

Preferred course work: commercial real estate, corporate finance, asset management, commercial or investment banking

Responsibilities

Perform financial analysis of acquisitions and development opportunities via financial modeling, analysis of cash flows, analysis of return and project sensitivities, and application of valuation methods using Microsoft Excel
Make informed decisions regarding modeling assumptions while maintaining the ability to logically defend and present said assumptions
Assist with due diligence processes associated with acquisitions by performing document control, physical and financial due diligence, verifying and establishing projections, or other duties as assigned
Prepare investment committee proposals for new projects under consideration, including presentation materials and graphic requirements
Benchmark comparable properties while maintaining detailed notes to inform underwriting assumptions
Develop and apply quantitative modeling assumptions to deals under consideration for investment
Complete asset management projects on an ad hoc basis, including both portfolio and asset-level analyses
Track, organize, and maintain sales data from various sources
Catalogue all potential investment opportunities including downloading materials from virtual data rooms and maintain/organize them on the local network drive
Track all investment opportunities in key target markets and UP correspondence with brokers, owners, and other external parties