Summer 2026 Transactions Intern
Chicago, IL
Transactions – Transactions /
On-site
Harrison Street is a leading investment management firm exclusively focused on alternative real assets. Headquartered in Chicago with offices in London, New York, Tokyo, Toronto, San Francisco, and Washington DC, the Firm has more than 280-employees and over $55 billion in assets under management. Clients of the Firm include a global institutional investor base domiciled in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America.
Harrison Street is seeking to hire an Analyst Intern on our Acquisitions team. The internship will last 10 weeks. Individuals in our summer internship program will provide support to the Acquisitions teams by performing financial analysis, cash flow modeling, investment research and property reviews. Highlights of the program include; an intern trip to tour various Harrison Street properties, mentoring by executive leadership, and individual projects. Harrison Street’s portfolio encompasses alternative property types, including senior housing, student housing, self storage, healthcare properties, and life science buildings. Additionally, the firm recently expanded its scope to include investments in social infrastructure assets. Candidates should possess broad-based analytical skills, strong understanding of Excel, superior communication skills, and proven research skills. The individual must be a self starter, able to efficiently allocate time between multiple tasks, changing priorities and tight deadlines. This opportunity is open to rising Juniors in 2025-2026 school year.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparation of Investment Committee presentations.
- Analyze, prepare and update financial models for potential and existing transactions;
- Analyze economic, demographic, and other market information for each development area, as needed, including recent trades and leasing data.
- Compile and update databases on development opportunities, potential acquisitions, and the status of each deal.
- Assist in preparation of investor pitch books.
- Assist in analysis of refinancing and derivative debt instruments.
Requirements:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree – Real Estate and/or Finance concentrations (or strong interest in real assets) preferred;
- Core knowledge of finance and accounting;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Highly motivated, organized, and self-directed individual eager to learn all facets of transactions and asset management.
- You must be a junior in college to apply.
$1,250 - $1,250 biweekly
For Illinois Only: The expected bi/weekly salary for this role is $1250. Actual salaries may vary based on a number of factors, including skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to base salary, total compensation at Harrison Street includes a generous discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive range of benefits — including medical, financial, and wellness programs — designed to support our employees both professionally and personally.
Program Term: Ten (10) weeks starting in early June 2026.
Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions, please contact our ADA Accessible Line at (312) 920-0500 or careers@harrisonst.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Harrison Street does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Harrison Street will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Harrison Street.
