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Investments Intern
CompanyThe Scion Group
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 22, 2025

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an Investments Intern, you will assist in preparing financial models, conducting market research, and supporting investment evaluations. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure smooth transitions of newly acquired properties and contribute to strategic initiatives.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $25
Company Size
971
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Scion Group is the largest owner/operator of off-campus student housing communities globally, with nearly 98,000 beds of student accommodations in 149 communities, serving 83 college and university markets across 35 U.S. states. Scion employs over 1,600 team members and has over $10 billion of assets under management. Scion also acts as an independent advisor to colleges and universities, foundations, and private-sector providers, with experience in more than 300 campus markets.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Want to learn more about The Scion Group? <a href="https://thesciongroup.com/" target="_blank">Check out our website.</a></strong></p>
<p>We're hiring immediately!</p>
<p><em>We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.</em></p></div><p><strong>Your Opportunity</strong></p>
<p>Scion is seeking a driven and curious Investments Intern to support our Investments team as we continue to grow the nation’s highest-quality student housing portfolio. This internship offers hands-on exposure to commercial real estate, financial modeling, market research, and the full investment lifecycle—from acquisition to optimization to disposition.</p>
<p>As an Investments Intern, you’ll work closely with team members across Capital Markets, Asset Management, and Property Operations. You’ll gain meaningful experience analyzing real projects, assisting in investment evaluation, and contributing to strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p>
<p>This is an exceptional opportunity for students interested in real estate, finance, or capital markets to gain real-world transaction experience.</p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">At the end of your internship, you will have obtained the following experience: </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Assist in preparing and updating financial models to analyze prospective real estate acquisition opportunities.</li>
<li>Support sensitivity and scenario analyses to evaluate the impact of various assumptions on investment performance.</li>
<li>Conduct research on economic, demographic, and market trends to support investment decision-making.</li>
<li>Help compile, review, and summarize due diligence materials such as financial statements, leases, reports, and operational data.</li>
<li>Assist in the preparation of investment memos, presentations, and internal reporting using Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other Capital Markets verticals to support ongoing investment optimization initiatives.</li>
<li>Support cross-functional coordination with Asset Management and Operations to ensure smooth transition of newly acquired communities.</li>
<li>Provide general team support on special projects and other analytical tasks as needed.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Responsibilities listed above may not be all-inclusive.</em></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What We Require:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with interest in financial modeling.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with real estate fundamentals is a plus but not required.</li>
<li>High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Must be at least 18 years of age.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Must be willing to work full-time for the full 10-week term of the program, beginning June 9, 2025.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required. We do not offer sponsorship for this position.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">All positions require pre-employment background check verification and a pre-employment drug screen.<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Operational Details:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Job location is based at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters where you will be exposed to on-the-fly learning opportunities.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Full-time hours; 10-week program.</li>
<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Working hours are typically 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><em>The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.</em></p>
<p><em>IND-B #wearehiring #werehiring Intern / Summer Internship </em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The base salary range for this full-time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.</p></div><div class="title">Illinois Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$20</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$25 USD</span></div></div></div>
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