Investment Intern at Berkshire in Los Angeles Office, KFO

Summary: Berkshire Residential Investments is a people-first real estate investment company who values the impact made as a company and the time spent together in high-performing teams. They are seeking a highly motivated Summer Investment Intern to support investment, asset management, and capital markets activities, providing hands-on exposure to the real estate investment lifecycle. Responsibilities: - Conduct market and industry research to support potential new investment opportunities - Evaluate incoming deals for fit, size, timing, strategy, location, and sponsor quality - Provide first-pass analysis on team-identified deals - Conduct deal and sponsor due diligence - Participate in internal investment discussions, as applicable - Prepare materials and investment memoranda for investment Committee approval, including underwriting, financial projections, sponsor review, market analysis, risk identification, and scenario sensitivites - Assist in the closing process and ensure proper recordkeeping - Maintain and organize all documents and files for specific deals and sponsors - Update Deal Tracker spreadsheet to record and monitor deal review scope - Assist in analyzing asset performance and budgets - Support the team in maintaining and enhancing investment and asset management databases - Compile and summarize insights from recent transactions and portfolio performance - Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects, including cross-functional collaboration with acquisitions, capital markets, and finance Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field - Must be currently enrolled as a student during the internship period - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling preferred) and PowerPoint; familiarity with data tools is a plus - Strong interest in real estate investing and private equity - Ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders - Intellectually curious, excellent analytical, critical thinking skills with strong business acumen and attention-to-detail - Demonstrated integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values with the ability to maintain confidentiality - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Self-motivated and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the initiative to organize and prioritize work - Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Required Skills: Real Estate Investment, Private Equity, Underwriting, Market Research, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Analytics Benefits: Mentorship from experienced investment professionals, Structured feedback and professional development, Internship is based in Los Angeles, CA and will include in-office work with partial hybrid flexibility, Opportunity to gain meaningful experience within a growing real estate private equity firm