Intern

CenterPoint Properties operates a national industrial real estate platform. The Intern will support investment, development, asset management, strategy, finance, and valuation activities through financial analysis, market research, due diligence, modeling, and strategic projects.

What you'll do:

• Under the direction of a Vice President or Senior Vice President, the Intern will support a range of assignments across business functions, including:
• Support financial feasibility analyses for acquisitions, development opportunities, asset repositioning, and disposition scenarios
• Assist with valuation and financial modeling, including discounted cash flow analysis, IRR/NPV assessments, comparable research, and operating performance review
• Conduct market and competitive research on industrial real estate fundamentals, tenants, supply/demand trends, and strategic submarket positioning
• Help prepare investment committee materials, development updates, asset management reports, and other internal/external presentations
• Participate in aspects of the due diligence process, gaining exposure to underwriting, lease review, physical due diligence, and risk assessments
• Leverage internal systems and AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, etc.) to support research, drafting, modeling, and workflow efficiency
• Contribute to strategic or cross-functional projects that enhance portfolio performance, improve processes, or support corporate initiatives
• Complete additional tasks and project work as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a focus on accounting, finance, or real estate
• Strong academic career
• Must demonstrate superior:
• Commitment to excellence
• Analytical ability and sound judgment
• Financial acumen
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to build strong and collaborative relationships
• Comfortable using AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot) to enhance efficiency and analytical output
• Proficient in standard corporate operating systems and software
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Benefits:

• Hands-on exposure across the lifecycle of industrial real estate, including investment and development, asset management, strategy, finance, and valuation.
• Opportunity to learn from senior professionals.
• Hybrid work environment: 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.