Summer Intern, Asset Management

Location: Downtown Los Angeles and Chicago, IL (In-Person, 5 Days/Week) Duration: 8 Weeks - Summer 2025 About the Role American Realty Advisors is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to join our Asset Management team in Los Angeles. This is an 8-week, full-time, in-person internship designed for rising juniors or seniors who are passionate about commercial real estate and eager to gain hands-on experience in the industry. The intern will be immersed primarily in asset management activities but will also gain valuable exposure to acquisitions, accounting, research and strategy and portfolio management. This opportunity offers a broad view of the real estate investment lifecycle while contributing directly to the performance and strategic oversight of a national portfolio. Key Responsibilities * Assist the Asset Management team in evaluating property performance and operational trends. * Review and analyze property-level financial data, leasing reports, and budget variances. * Participate in market research projects and property benchmarking efforts. * Support asset managers with property inspections and comparative market tours. * Assist in preparing internal reports, presentations, and strategy materials. * Learn how to extract and analyze data from key institutional real estate platforms including Argus Enterprise, MRI, and CoStar. * Attend cross-functional meetings with teams in acquisitions, portfolio management, and accounting to understand the interdependencies across the investment platform. * Gain exposure to lease analysis, budgeting, capital planning, and asset valuation processes. * Attend weekly pipeline and investment committee meetings. Ideal Candidate * Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field. * Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate through coursework or extracurricular activities. * Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Argus, CoStar, or similar tools is a plus. * Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. * Resides in Southern California/Chicago area and able to commute to the Downtown LA or Chicago offices daily. What You'll Gain * First-hand exposure to institutional real estate asset management practices. * Insight into the operational, financial, and strategic aspects of commercial real estate. * Cross-functional experience and mentorship from experienced professionals across departments. * Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to active projects and firm initiatives. American Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.