About the position
MetLife Investment Management (MIM) is offering a 2025 Summer Analyst Internship in Real Estate, designed for undergraduate students who are eager to gain hands-on experience in the institutional asset management sector. This 10-week hybrid internship program will run from June 2, 2025, to August 8, 2025, and will provide participants with broad exposure to various aspects of real estate investment management. Interns will have the opportunity to work in different business units, including the Debt Strategies Group, Equity Strategies Group, Research, Valuations & Analytics, and Regional Offices, across multiple locations such as Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Whippany, NJ. The internship program aims to develop the technical and analytical skills of summer analysts while allowing them to network with professionals across the company. Interns will be placed based on their preferences and the business unit's needs, ensuring a tailored experience that aligns with their career interests. The program emphasizes a client-centric approach and aims to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns through disciplined risk management and asset-class expertise. Interns will engage in various responsibilities, including reviewing potential loan or equity transactions, participating in portfolio management meetings, supporting special projects, and assisting with client reporting packages. They will also gain exposure to commercial mortgage underwriting, risk assessment, and market research, enhancing their understanding of the real estate investment landscape. The internship is structured to provide a comprehensive introduction to institutional real estate investment management, preparing interns for future roles in the industry.
Responsibilities
- Review potential loan or equity transactions in Investment Committee
- Participate in portfolio surveillance and portfolio management meetings
- Support the Portfolio Manager and Head of Equity Strategies / Debt Strategies in special projects related to the expansion of MetLife's Real Estate Investment Management platform
- Establish strong working relationships with MetLife's regional office network, Institutional Client Group, Research, and Finance departments
- Assist with the completion of monthly / quarterly / annual internal and external client reporting packages
- Track and report on various portfolio metrics such as sales and delegated authority transactions
- Assist in ongoing projects for our flagship Commercial Mortgage Income Debt Fund, Hotel Debt Fund, MetLife Core Property Fund, MetLife Enhanced Core Fund, and others
- Assist our Separate Account team in serving our third-party clients on new and existing loan participations and equity deals
- Work with IT partners and others in the enhancement of various systems
- Production of portfolio analytics in support of the assessment of geographic, industry, tenant, and borrower exposures
- Real estate market research, analysis, and forecasting in support of investment decisions and portfolio strategy
- Commercial mortgage risk assessment and bond-equivalent ratings
- Support internal and external valuation and appraisal review oversight processes
- Construction of underwriting tools and benchmarks
- Assist in communicating house view of market trends, risks, and outlook via presentations and reports
- Participate in ad-hoc assignments as determined by the team's needs and requirements at that time
- Participate in broader MIM 2025 Summer Analyst Program projects
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a higher education institution and actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with a strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in real estate
- Anticipated graduation date must be between December 2025 and June 2027
- Strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and ability to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment while handling multiple projects
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, remaining detail-oriented and client-focused
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort interacting with management-level professionals
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with ARGUS
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage ranging from $27 to $33 per hour
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Networking opportunities with professionals across the company
- Exposure to various aspects of institutional asset management
