Summer Intern (2028 Graduates)

AEW Capital Management • Boston, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

AEW is seeking current undergraduate juniors for its Summer 2027 Internship Program. This is an immersive 8–10 week rotational experience designed to provide exposure to all facets of the commercial real estate (CRE) industry, with a primary focus on Asset Management. The program culminates in a team-based case study presentation. Each summer, AEW welcomes a class of approximately six interns. The program runs from late May to early August.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate juniors
• Strong analytical skills
• A proactive attitude
• Genuine curiosity about commercial real estate
• Foundational understanding of CRE
• Available for interviews in late October to mid-November 2026
• Graduating in 2028

Nice To Haves

• Eager to deepen knowledge and explore career paths within the CRE industry.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned teams with ad hoc projects, gaining exposure to asset management, underwriting, and acquisitions.
• Participate in sector deep dives and rotations through different sector groups to gain a broad understanding of the commercial real estate landscape.
• Engage with professionals across various AEW departments to understand all the disciplines and considerations necessary to complete an investment.
• Collaborate in teams to prepare an investment memo for a potential acquisition, including market analysis, financial modeling, and strategic recommendations.
• Schedule weekly coffee/lunch meetings with AEW professionals.
• Participate in meetings and shadowing opportunities to understand day-to-day responsibilities.

Benefits

• Networking Strategy guidance
• Guidance on conversation starters and networking tactics
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and other technical training resources
• Quantitative Training Sessions
• Application Exposure
• Property Tours
• Team Integration
• Mentorship Program
• Capstone: Case Study Presentation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern