About the role#
This internship is a full-time position based in Los Angeles for the summer of 2027. You will join the Production team to support the procurement, marketing, processing, and closing of commercial real estate financing transactions. The program provides exposure to various asset classes, capital sources, deal structuring, and market trends. You will also interact with strategic partners, lenders, and vendors across areas like property management, leasing, and investment sales.
What you'll do#
- Create and update financial models in Excel and Argus for investment and loan underwriting.
- Analyze financial statements, rent rolls, operating statements, and appraisals.
- Conduct research at the property and market levels to support investment and lending decisions.
- Support due diligence tasks, such as lease audits and third-party report reviews.
- Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for internal and client use.
- Track and monitor deal pipelines and market activity.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and Excel modeling skills.
- Familiarity with real estate finance concepts like NOI, cap rates, DSCR, and IRR.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- A detail-oriented mindset and a strong interest in commercial real estate markets.
- A desire to learn underwriting, modeling, and financial analysis.
- Exposure to property types including multifamily, office, industrial, retail, and lodging.
- Knowledge of Salesforce or a similar customer relationship management platform.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18 per hour.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
About BWE
BWE is a national mortgage banking company focused on commercial and multifamily real estate. Founded in 2008, the firm provides debt and equity financing solutions. It maintains a servicing platform and operates through more than 40 offices. The company is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and employs between 201 and 500 people.
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