Intern - Fall Analyst, Investments & Asset Management

University Partners • Dallas, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

University Partners is a leading owner and operator of student housing with a national portfolio of approximately 26,000 beds and $4.2 billion in properties across more than 30 universities. The company combines best-in-class operating capabilities with a rigorous, data-driven approach to operations and asset management. The management team has over 60 years of combined industry experience, and the company employs approximately 500 people overseeing investments, asset management, operations, leasing, and marketing. University Partners is backed by KKR & Co. Inc., a global investment firm with significant real estate assets under management.

The Fall Analyst Intern will support the Acquisitions and Asset Management team in evaluating, underwriting, and executing student housing investment opportunities. This role will also assist with the asset management and performance monitoring of the existing portfolio.

Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to build and update detailed cash flow models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong numerical, financial, and analytical abilities.
• The ability to interpret market and industry trends, draw informed conclusions, and solve complex problems.
• Sound judgment when developing modeling assumptions and investment recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, brokers, capital partners, and other business partners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, poise, and diplomacy.
• Creative thinking and a willingness to contribute to project success.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and transaction models within tight deadlines.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• The ability to leverage technology to perform responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or May 2028; graduate and MBA students will also be considered.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
• Strong financial modeling skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong business writing skills.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Comfortable collaborating and communicating in a team-oriented environment.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred coursework in commercial real estate, corporate finance, asset management, commercial banking, or investment banking.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis of acquisition and development opportunities, including cash flow modeling, return analysis, project sensitivities, and valuation methods using Microsoft Excel.
• Develop informed and supportable underwriting assumptions and effectively explain the rationale behind those assumptions.
• Assist with acquisition due diligence, including document control, physical and financial reviews, projection verification, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Prepare investment committee proposals for projects under consideration, including presentation materials, financial exhibits, and graphics.
• Research and benchmark comparable properties while maintaining detailed notes to support underwriting assumptions.
• Develop and apply quantitative modeling assumptions to potential investment opportunities.
• Complete ad hoc asset management projects, including portfolio-level and individual asset analyses.
• Track, organize, and maintain sales and market data from multiple sources.
• Catalog potential investment opportunities, download materials from virtual data rooms, and organize documentation on the company’s network drive.
• Track investment opportunities in key target markets.
• Maintain records of University Partners’ correspondence with brokers, owners, and other external parties.
• Support additional acquisitions and asset management projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern