About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to join the Utah Retirement Systems investment team. You will support the management of a pension plan exceeding $40 billion. You will act as an extension of the team, working on real investment issues and contributing to the global management of real assets. This position is paid and requires on-site work in Salt Lake City.
What you'll do#
- Support the team with analysis and due diligence for real estate investments.
- Evaluate and monitor investments while making recommendations based on market conditions.
- Organize due diligence information and participate in related meetings and phone calls.
- Compile materials for Investment Committee presentations.
- Define project scopes and objectives alongside the investment team.
- Gather data from internal and external resources to support research findings.
- Prepare research papers regarding market activity, portfolio sensitivity, and market innovations.
- Assist in producing accurate reports and maintain regular attendance.
- Submit records of trade confirmations or monthly transaction summaries to the Investment Compliance Officer.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate business degree program with an emphasis in real estate.
- Experience in real estate acquisitions, appraising, leasing, or property management.
- Introductory knowledge of Microsoft Office, Access, Visual Basic, SQL, and Bloomberg.
- Familiarity with Argus or similar real estate underwriting software.
- Working knowledge of accounting, auditing principles, and techniques.
- Understanding of financial theory, statistical measures, and investment performance metrics.
- Ability to perform financial forecasting and risk analysis.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
- Capacity to work both independently and within a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Rolling term. Up to 29 hours per week for one year, or up to 40 hours per week for six months.
About Utah Retirement Systems
Utah Retirement Systems manages pension and defined contribution benefits for public employees across the state. This includes staff in local government and public education. A division called PEHP provides medical, dental, and life insurance benefits to these workers. The agency is based in Salt Lake City and employs between 201 and 500 people.
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