About the role#
The Real Estate Capital Internship at KeyBank is a 10.5-week program designed to provide hands-on experience within the commercial real estate finance sector. Interns join one of four business segments: Commercial Mortgage Group, Community Development Lending, Income Property Group, or Institutional Capital Group. This role serves as a pipeline for full-time Analyst positions following graduation.
What you'll do#
- Research economic conditions and market trends.
- Build strategic contact databases.
- Conduct neighborhood, industry, and prospective tenant research.
- Perform field research and create marketing materials.
- Complete a Capstone Project based on your internship experience.
- Support the daily goals and objectives of the Real Estate Capital team.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two years of a four-year undergraduate degree.
- Coursework in finance, real estate, or a related field.
- Anticipated graduation in or before May 2028.
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through extracurricular activities.
- Core skills including critical thinking, financial acumen, and strong communication.
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to synthesize information effectively.
- Note: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 26, 2027 to August 6, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position at $23 per hour.
- Additional compensation: $2,000 summer internship sign-on bonus.
About KeyBank
KeyCorp is a financial services company based in Cleveland, Ohio. It provides retail and commercial banking, investment management, and consumer finance products. The company serves individuals and businesses across the United States and in international markets. It operates as a public company with over 23,000 employees.
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