Investment Analyst Intern

Principal Objective

The Investment Analyst Intern works with the Business Intelligence Group as well as their respective teams to support departmental activities assigned including market and demographic research, presentation materials, due diligence, initial underwriting, and Buckingham Fund documentation. Our Internship Program provides hands-on experience in inclusive and creative environments around the nation. As Buckingham grows and develops, so do our talent needs and we want to meet you!

Program Highlights:

• Access to Executive Level Leadership.
• First Day by Design Onboarding Experience. 
• Open Forum for Feedback.
• Engagement Events.
• Community Service Initiatives.
• Learning Opportunities via Shadowing, Cross-Training, a Business Networking and Etiquette Session and more!

Training/Education

• Must be pursuing a college degree in Finance or Commercial Real Estate.
• Knowledge of Commercial Real Estate Market Research Software is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable private transportation.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA or above.

Experience/Skills

• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven high level analytical skills including exceptional excel skills.
• Exceptional writing and grammar skills with the proven ability to deliver high level presentations.
• Results oriented and solution focused.
• High degree of accountability/ownership, sense of urgency and adaptability.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills including ability to multitask, prioritize and meet changing deadlines.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with CoStar, Google Maps, Yardi, RedIQ, and Gale Cengage is a plus.
• Ability to create sensitive documents that are clear, concise, and detailed.

Essential Functions           

• Conduct market research, as assigned, for new developments, potential acquisitions, and projects under construction.
• Provide research, analysis, and reporting for asset management for projects assigned.
• Effectively collaborate with in-house property management leadership to evaluate achievable rental levels, expense comparable, and expense estimates for development opportunities being considered.
• Develop initial Proformas for new acquisition and development opportunities to include conceptual financial analysis, feasibility, and modeling.
• Analyze target markets as assigned, as well as development and acquisition opportunities.
• Prepare comprehensive presentation materials, as assigned, that include exhibits of acquisition and development merits, demographic analysis, market analysis and competitive product evaluation suitable for approval by supervisors.
• Become knowledgeable with costs associated with real estate development, including physical construction costs, site development costs, pre-development costs and estimates through collaboration with Develop Manager and Preconstruction estimate submittals.
• Research, analyze, and make recommendations as needed regarding real estate development projects, acquisitions, dispositions on projects assigned.
• Ensure company policies, procedures and guidelines are complied with in a professional manner and are demonstrated in all oral and written communications.
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.