Intern, Commercial Real Estate

PROGRAM CORE OBJECTIVE

• Provide exposure to analyst responsibilities in commercial real estate investments and asset management at leading private equity firm
• Develop understanding of origination, due diligence, and asset management for commercial real estate investments
• Solidify a basic understanding of real estate fundamentals and valuation
• Cultivate relationships with mentors and professionals
   

LOCATION: Dallas or New York City
 

COMPENSATION 

$ 40.00 per hour, New York
 $ 35.00 per hour, Dallas
 

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Hudson Advisors is a leading asset management firm that works closely with Lone Star Funds on a wide variety of commercial real estate investments, residential real estate, and operating companies. For more information about Hudson, visit www.hudson-advisors.com. For more information about Lone Star, visit www.lonestarfunds.com.
 

The firm’s 10-week CRE Summer Internship Program is designed to provide hands-on experience and exposure to commercial real estate investments across the major property sectors. The firm is currently most active in Multifamily, Retail, Hospitality, Office, and Seniors Housing assets, although our mandate allows for opportunities in other commercial sectors not listed. Investment opportunities may come in the form of direct equity, debt, or corporate acquisitions. Furthermore, investments will be housed in both opportunistic and value-add capital sources, providing exposure to a wide variety of opportunities across the risk spectrum.
 

Upon selection into the Program, the Intern will work closely with Hudson North America CRE team on a wide range of business functions such as underwriting new investment opportunities, asset management, capital markets, capex analysis/forecasting/execution, and general sector research. Senior leadership and external parties will hold periodic seminars on pertinent business topics and fundamental skills that will shape a successful investment career. The summer will conclude with a final project and presentation as an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge acquired over the course of the internship.
 

Qualified applicants should be incoming juniors and seniors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in economics, business, finance, or other related areas of study willing to work in person in our offices in New York or Dallas. A high degree of intellectual curiosity and a team-oriented attitude is a requirement of successful members of the Hudson organization. A strong understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and financial modeling is preferred but not required. Further, applicants should be strongly interested in pursuing a career in commercial real estate investing, investment management, asset management, or finance upon obtaining their undergraduate degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE DEVELOPED AND ADVANCED THROUGH THE PROGRAM:

• Attention to detail and accountability in analytical assessments

• Data interpretation

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Dedication to producing great end results

• Thriving in a fast paced, rapidly changing work environment with many competing priorities

• Resilience amid changing priorities

• Time management in a deadline-driven environment

• Initiative, teamwork, and professionalism

• Confidence in the value of curiosity

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (Microsoft Office Suite)

• Excel knowledge, including ability to summarize data via formulas, lookups, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, etc.
   

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES TO BE CULTIVATED BY THE PROGRAM:

• Accountability – a commitment to and responsibility for accomplishing individual, team and business objectives

• Drive – consistent achievement of challenging goals/objectives; creating value; and maximizing results

• Planning – Identifying business needs, problems and risks proactively, and developing well-founded plans that specify strategies, actions/solutions, risk mitigants and desired results

• Critical Thinking / Judgment – Committing to an action after developing alternative solutions that are based on logical assumptions and factual information and that take into consideration resources risks and organizational values

• Adaptability – The capacity to successfully change and evolve one’s actions, opinions and behavior as a result of changing priorities or environment

• Communication Skills – Proactively communicating in the appropriate medium with clarity and focus at the right level to ensure delivery has the appropriate impact

• Influential Leadership – Leading with confidence and conviction, and establishing credibility, trust, and respect among team members

• Teamwork – Fostering collaboration