2026 CBRE Investment Management Internship Program
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The actual employer offering the internship is CBRE Investment Management, which is described as a leading global real assets investment management firm. As of March 31, 2024, it managed $144.0 billion in assets and operates in more than 30 offices across 20 countries worldwide. The firm prides itself on an “investor-operator culture” and aims to deliver sustainable investment solutions across various real assets categories, geographies, risk profiles, and execution formats. CBRE Investment Management is an independently operated affiliate of CBRE Group, Inc., which is publicly traded on the NYSE (CBRE) and recognized as the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm based on 2023 revenue. CBRE Group, Inc. employs over 130,000 individuals (including Turner & Townsend employees) and serves clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE Investment Management benefits from leveraging CBRE’s extensive data, market insights, and investment sourcing capabilities.
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Job Description: 2026 CBRE Investment Management Internship Program
This is an announcement for the 2026 CBRE Investment Management Internship Program, aimed at students interested in investment management and seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and diverse work environment.
• Job ID: 202388
• Posted: January 17, 2025
• Role Type: Full-time
• Areas of Interest: Internship/Industry placement
• Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts; Los Angeles, California; New York City, New York (United States of America)
Program Overview:
CBRE Investment Management is looking for motivated undergraduate or master’s degree students to join their summer 2026 internship program. Interns will have the opportunity to learn the business and make impactful contributions across various exciting areas of the organization.
A Day As A CBRE Investment Management Intern:
Interns could be involved in diverse activities such as:
• Performing cash flow modeling with the finance team.
• Rationalizing big 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 and enriching 10-week program designed to provide significant exposure and learning opportunities:
• Duration: A 10-week, full-time, paid internship.
• Future Opportunity: There is a potential opportunity to join the organization for a full-time role post-internship.
• Networking: Interns will have ample opportunities to network with CBRE IM leaders and professionals within the broader CBRE organization.
• Learning & Development: The program includes a series of executive webinars led by top company leaders.
• Immersion: Interns will be included in team meetings, gaining insights into how high-performing teams achieve results.
• Social & Community: Participation in fun social events and opportunities to network with fellow interns are provided.
• Project Showcase: Interns will have the opportunity to present a capstone project at the end of the summer to demonstrate their work and abilities.
Areas of Focus for Internships:
Internship opportunities will be available across various business functions, including:
• 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):
• Student Status: Currently an undergraduate or master’s degree student.
• Academic Discipline: 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.
• Interest: Strong interest in real estate, numbers, and analysis.
• Skills: Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience and proficiency with the 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.
