Rotational Summer Intern
Join LaSalle – We’re develop future real estate investors for tomorrow, today! LaSalle Investment Management is seeking a 2025 Rotational Summer Intern to join its Chicago office. The intern will primarily support the Asset Management, Research & Strategy, and Transactions teams. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of commercial real estate, financial, economic, and statistical concepts. A demonstrated interest in real estate, private equity, finance, and investment management is necessary. The intern can expect to work simultaneously with different team members on various projects. During this rotational program, the intern will be exposed to various business functions and asset classes, including office, industrial, retail, and multifamily property investments.
Responsibilities & Job Duties:
- Perform financial analyses, including Argus valuation models and Excel-based underwriting pro-formas, cash flow projections, and sensitivity analyses
- Review and analyze potential leases and their financial impact on an investment
- Shadow analysts in development of annual operating budgets and quarterly re-forecasts
- Provide analytical support to colleagues in the areas of fund operations and asset management
- Analyze and interpret macroeconomic and real estate market data
- Conduct in-depth research on a specialized topic through qualitative and quantitative analysis of relevant information and produce a final report highlighting key insights.
- Assist with client reporting and presentation preparation, including the presentation of investment memoranda to the firm’s Investment Committee
- Assist team members with evaluating and underwriting potential acquisitions on behalf of the firm’s commingled funds and separate accounts.
- Assist team members with preparation of investment memoranda to the firm’s Investment Committee
- Collaborate with fellow interns in participating in the 2024 Capstone Project
Required Qualifications :
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program from a leading school in Business/Commerce, Economics, or Real Estate (preference will be given to candidates entering their final year of study), with a strong record of academic achievement.
- Demonstrable ability to self-motivate and deliver results.
- Able to manage multiple tasks effectively and prioritize as required to meet expectations.
- Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate, investment management, private equity, finance, etc.
- Working knowledge of economic and financial concepts and their application to commercial real estate and investment management.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical (financial and accounting), and research skills are required.
- Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent numeracy and computer skills including MS Excel.
- Basic knowledge of Argus would be beneficial but not necessary.