University Partners · 23 hours ago
Summer Analyst, Investments & Asset Management
Dallas, TX
Internship
Onsite
InternUniversity Partners is one of the country’s leading owners and operators of student housing properties. The Summer Analyst will assist in the evaluation, underwriting, execution of student housing investment opportunities, and asset management of UP’s existing portfolio of properties.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Perform financial analysis of acquisitions and development opportunities via financial modeling, analysis of cash flows, analysis of return and project sensitivities, and application of valuation methods using Microsoft Excel
Make informed decisions regarding modeling assumptions while maintaining the ability to logically defend and present said assumptions
Assist with due diligence processes associated with acquisitions by performing document control, physical and financial due diligence, verifying and establishing projections, or other duties as assigned
Prepare investment committee proposals for new projects under consideration, including presentation materials and graphic requirements
Benchmark comparable properties while maintaining detailed notes to inform underwriting assumptions
Develop and apply quantitative modeling assumptions to deals under consideration for investment
Complete asset management projects on an ad hoc basis, including both portfolio and asset-level analyses
Track, organize, and maintain sales data from various sources
Catalogue all potential investment opportunities including downloading materials from virtual data rooms and maintain/organize them on the local network drive
Track all investment opportunities in key target markets and UP correspondence with brokers, owners, and other external parties
Qualification
Required
Students must be pursuing a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a graduation date of May 2027 or a Graduates degree or MBA from an accredited college or university
3.2 minimum GPA
Strong financial modeling skills, specifically within Microsoft Excel
Strong business writing acumen
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software; advanced Excel skills required to build and update detailed cash flow models
Analyze and interpret market and industry trends from a strategic point of view to draw conclusions and solve problems
Perform numerical and financial calculations and analysis
Communicate effectively with coworkers, brokers, and capital partners to effectively exchange ideas, information, and opinions to inform investment decisions
Possess excellent interpersonal skills
Able to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires critical thinking and problem solving
Must be collaborative and comfortable communicating in a team-oriented environment
Highly motivated and able work independently
Think creatively and contribute to project success
Successfully manage a variety of tasks within a tight time schedule, including multiple potential transaction models at once
Demonstrate strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Interact with employees, visitors and business partners with poise and diplomacy
Establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere amongst staff
Ability to leverage technology to perform all job functions at the highest level
Preferred
Preferred course work: commercial real estate, corporate finance, asset management, commercial or investment banking
Company
University Partners
University Partners is acquires, develops, and manages student housing communities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carlie Cresse
Principal & COO
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