About the role#
Hillwood Communities is seeking an Investment Analyst Intern for the Summer 2027 term. Based in our Fort Worth office, this role involves quantitative analysis and financial modeling to support our investment, marketing, and development teams. You will work directly with project data to help inform business decisions on new and existing real estate assets.
What you'll do#
- Build financial models and perform underwriting for the acquisition, development, and disposition of real estate projects.
- Partner with the Marketing team to evaluate potential leases and determine rental rates.
- Collaborate with Accounting and Construction groups to build and review project budgets.
- Conduct due diligence on potential tenants, construction finance markets, property taxes, and cap rates.
- Draft internal Investment Memorandums and other presentation materials.
- Report on project status, performance metrics, and variances to senior management.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor or master degree program in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or Engineering.
- A minimum GPA of 3.7.
- Prior internship experience or exposure to real estate finance and underwriting.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and a consistent work ethic.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
About Hillwood Communities
Hillwood Communities develops residential real estate projects. It operates as part of the Perot company umbrella. The firm started in 1988 and maintains its headquarters in Dallas, Texas. It has delivered more than 50,000 single-family lots across 104 master-planned communities. The company focuses on residential design that encourages social interaction.
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