Investment Intern

Berkshire Group, LLC•Los Angeles, CA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lenox West Capital is seeking a highly motivated Summer Investment Intern to support the firm’s investment, asset management, and capital markets activities. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the real estate investment and private equity lifecycle, including underwriting, market research, deal execution, and portfolio management. Interns will have opportunities to interface with senior leadership and present their work to leaders and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field
Must be currently enrolled as a student during the internship period
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling preferred) and PowerPoint; familiarity with data tools is a plus
Strong interest in real estate investing and private equity
Ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders
Intellectually curious, excellent analytical, critical thinking skills with strong business acumen and attention-to-detail.
Demonstrated integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the initiative to organize and prioritize work
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

financial modeling preferred
familiarity with data tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct market and industry research to support potential new investment opportunities
Evaluate incoming deals for fit, size, timing, strategy, location, and sponsor quality
Provide first-pass analysis on team-identified deals
Conduct deal and sponsor due diligence
Participate in internal investment discussions, as applicable
Prepare materials and investment memoranda for investment Committee approval, including underwriting, financial projections, sponsor review, market analysis, risk identification, and scenario sensitivites
Assist in the closing process and ensure proper recordkeeping
Maintain and organize all documents and files for specific deals and sponsors
Update Deal Tracker spreadsheet to record and monitor deal review scope
Assist in analyzing asset performance and budgets
Support the team in maintaining and enhancing investment and asset management databases
Compile and summarize insights from recent transactions and portfolio performance
Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects, including cross-functional collaboration with acquisitions, capital markets, and finance