2026 CBRE Investment Management Internship Program

Job Description

About Company

CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, based on 2023 revenue. The company boasts a global presence with more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in over 100 countries.

CBRE Investment Management
CBRE Investment Management is an independently operated affiliate of CBRE Group, Inc. It is a leading global real assets investment management firm with $144.0 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. The firm operates in more than 30 offices across 20 countries worldwide. Through its investor-operator culture, CBRE Investment Management is dedicated to delivering sustainable investment solutions across various real assets categories, geographies, risk profiles, and execution formats, aiming for the success of its clients, people, and communities. The firm leverages CBRE’s extensive data, market insights, investment sourcing, and other resources to benefit its clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations:
CBRE has a strong, long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. This commitment ensures fair treatment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. CBRE also values the differences of all current and prospective employees and provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities.

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Job Description

Job Title: 2026 CBRE Investment Management Internship Program

Job ID: 202388

Posted Date: 17-Jan-2025

Role Type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Internship/Industry placement

Location(s): Boston – Massachusetts – United States of America, Los Angeles – California – United States of America, New York City – New York – United States of America

Program Overview:
CBRE Investment Management invites motivated students with a strong interest in investment management to apply for their summer 2026 internships. This program offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and diverse organization that is dedicated to the success of its interns. Interns are expected to learn the business and make impactful contributions.

Important Note Regarding Applications:
CBRE is using this platform (Lensa) to provide general information about career opportunities. Submitting resumes on this platform will NOT be considered an expression of interest in any posted position at CBRE. Candidates are strongly encouraged to explore the official CBRE Careers page (https://careers.cbre.com/en_US/careers) and apply directly to any positions that interest them there. If an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, CBRE will reach out directly.

A Day As A CBRE Investment Management Intern:
Interns will have the opportunity to work in various exciting areas of the organization. Potential responsibilities and experiences include:
• Working on cash flow modeling with the finance team.
• Rationalizing large data sets to identify trends with the analytics team.
• Participating in potential investor industry reviews with the private infrastructure team.
• Understanding deal metrics by underwriting leases and maintaining property models with the strategic partners team.

The Internship Experience:
This is a comprehensive, paid program designed to provide valuable insights and professional development:
• Duration: A 10-week, full-time, paid internship.
• Future Opportunities: Potential opportunity to join the organization for a full-time role upon graduation.
• Networking: Opportunities to network with CBRE Investment Management leaders, as well as professionals within the larger CBRE organization and fellow interns.
• Learning & Development: Gain knowledge through a series of executive webinars featuring top company leaders and participate in team meetings to understand how high-performing teams achieve results.
• Social Engagement: Participate in fun social events.
• Capstone Project: Present a capstone project at the end of the summer to showcase acquired work and abilities.

Areas of Focus (Business Functions with Internship Opportunities):
Internship opportunities will be available across the following business functions:
• Client Solutions
• Insights and Intelligence
• Sustainability and Innovation
• Financial Operations
• Direct Private Real Estate
• Indirect Private Real Estate
• Private Infrastructure
• Listed Real Assets

What You Need (Required Qualifications):
• Education: Currently an undergraduate or masters’ degree student pursuing a degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, Accounting, or Math.
• Graduation Date: Must have a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Interests: Strong interest in real estate, numbers, and analysis.
• Skills: Critical thinking skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Nice To Have (Preferred Qualifications):
• Experience with Argus and cash flow modeling.
• Minors or certificates in Computer Science, data analytics, or similar degrees.