Intern - Fall Analyst, Investments & Asset Management

Dallas

Internship

Student (College)

Fall Analyst Intern – Acquisitions & Asset Management
Must be available to work on-site in University Partners’ downtown Dallas office for 40 hours per week throughout the fall internship.

Who We Are

University Partners is one of the country’s leading owners and operators of student housing. Our national portfolio includes approximately 26,000 beds and $4.2 billion in properties across more than 30 universities.

We combine best-in-class operating capabilities with a rigorous, data-driven approach to operations and asset management to deliver strong performance across our portfolio.

Our management team brings more than 60 years of combined industry experience, and our approximately 500 employees oversee all aspects of investments, asset management, operations, leasing, and marketing.

University Partners is backed by KKR & Co. Inc., a leading global investment firm with approximately $640 billion in assets under management, including $80 billion in real estate assets.

Job Purpose

The Fall Analyst Intern will support the Acquisitions and Asset Management team in evaluating, underwriting, and executing student housing investment opportunities. This position will also assist with the asset management and performance monitoring of University Partners’ existing portfolio.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Fall Analyst Intern will assist with deal sourcing, market research, underwriting, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring. Responsibilities include:

Perform financial analysis of acquisition and development opportunities, including cash flow modeling, return analysis, project sensitivities, and valuation methods using Microsoft Excel.
Develop informed and supportable underwriting assumptions and effectively explain the rationale behind those assumptions.
Assist with acquisition due diligence, including document control, physical and financial reviews, projection verification, and other assigned responsibilities.
Prepare investment committee proposals for projects under consideration, including presentation materials, financial exhibits, and graphics.
Research and benchmark comparable properties while maintaining detailed notes to support underwriting assumptions.
Develop and apply quantitative modeling assumptions to potential investment opportunities.
Complete ad hoc asset management projects, including portfolio-level and individual asset analyses.
Track, organize, and maintain sales and market data from multiple sources.
Catalog potential investment opportunities, download materials from virtual data rooms, and organize documentation on the company’s network drive.
Track investment opportunities in key target markets.
Maintain records of University Partners’ correspondence with brokers, owners, and other external parties.
Support additional acquisitions and asset management projects as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to build and update detailed cash flow models.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint.
Strong numerical, financial, and analytical abilities.
The ability to interpret market and industry trends, draw informed conclusions, and solve complex problems.
Sound judgment when developing modeling assumptions and investment recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, brokers, capital partners, and other business partners.
Excellent interpersonal skills, poise, and diplomacy.
Creative thinking and a willingness to contribute to project success.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and transaction models within tight deadlines.
Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
A collaborative approach and the ability to maintain positive working relationships.
The ability to leverage technology to perform responsibilities accurately and efficiently.

Education and Experience Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or May 2028; graduate and MBA students will also be considered.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Preferred coursework in commercial real estate, corporate finance, asset management, commercial banking, or investment banking.
Strong financial modeling skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
Strong business writing skills.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring critical thinking and problem-solving.
Comfortable collaborating and communicating in a team-oriented environment.
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

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