2027 Summer Real Estate Capital Internship - New York City CMG

KeyBank • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

KeyBank’s 10.5-week Enterprise Internship Program offers meaningful work, feedback and coaching, engaging events, and opportunities to learn about a full-time career at Key. Interns contribute to business-specific projects, network with teammates across the organization, attend Learning Labs on topics such as Key’s competitive landscape, financial wellness, and professional development, and receive guidance from an assigned mentor.

At this New York City office, the intern will work in the Commercial Mortgage Group (CMG) within KeyBank Real Estate Capital. CMG delivers capital solutions to internal borrower segments—including Income Property, Institutional Capital Group, and Healthcare—and investment opportunities to its investor base. The internship is described as a pipeline to full-time Analyst positions, with the potential to return after graduation and begin a career in real estate.

The program runs from May 26, 2027, through August 6, 2027. The position pays $27 per hour and includes a $2,000 summer internship sign-on bonus. KeyBank’s Internship and Analyst positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Key prioritizes in-office presence while providing flexible options when roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Requirements

• Must have completed at least two years toward a four-year undergraduate degree, with coursework in finance, real estate, or a related field.
• Anticipated graduation in or before May 2028.
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective time management.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Critical thinking.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to synthesize and interpret information.
• Financial acumen.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership through extracurricular activities.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research economic conditions and market trends.
• Develop strategic contact databases.
• Conduct neighborhood, industry, and prospective tenant research.
• Perform field research and prepare marketing materials.
• Complete a Capstone Project using learnings from the internship.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the Real Estate Capital team.

Benefits

• $2,000 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus
• Access to benefits for which the position is eligible; details are provided through the employer’s benefits list.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern