Summer Internship Program

BKM Capital Partners is a growing private equity real estate firm looking for driven entrepreneurial individuals who are eager to learn contribute and gain meaningful experience within a vertically integrated private equity real estate investment platform. Located in our Newport Beach California office BKMs Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience exposure to multiple areas of the business and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on active projects and initiatives.

Interns will be assigned to a primary department based on their interests academic background experience interview discussions and BKMs business needs. Specific responsibilities and projects will be established through the selection and onboarding process allowing each interns experience to be tailored to both the individual and the needs of the organization. While interns will have a primary area of focus the program is designed to provide broader exposure to BKMs platform through cross-functional projects meetings mentorship and interaction with professionals across the firm.

This is not a summer spent on the sidelines. Interns will be expected to contribute to meaningful work take ownership of assigned responsibilities ask thoughtful questions and actively participate as members of their respective teams.

The program is a paid full-time internship typically lasting 8 to 10 weeks during the summer with flexible start and end dates based on academic schedules and business needs.

The internship is 100% in-office due to the collaborative nature of the program.

Essential Functions

Department Placement & Business Exposure

• Join a primary BKM department based on the interns interests experience academic background and available opportunities across the organization.
• Develop an understanding of the assigned departments responsibilities key processes objectives and role within BKMs broader investment and operating platform.
• Work alongside experienced professionals and participate in department meetings active projects recurring analyses and other day-to-day business activities.
• Gain exposure to professionals and functions outside of the interns primary department to develop a broader understanding of BKM and the commercial real estate investment lifecycle.
• Participate in learning sessions mentorship discussions company meetings and other activities designed to provide exposure to BKMs people culture strategy and operations.

Potential Areas of Focus

• Acquisitions & Dispositions - Support market research underwriting financial modeling due diligence investment analysis transaction execution and other activities related to evaluating and executing real estate investments.
• Finance & Accounting - Assist with accounting financial analysis budgeting and forecasting treasury financial and management reporting performance analysis and other finance-related initiatives.
• Portfolio Management - Support property and portfolio business plans asset performance analysis discounted cash flow modeling valuations forecasting portfolio strategy reporting and investment decision support.
• Marketing & Communications - Contribute to marketing strategy digital and social media content development research events presentations and communications supporting BKMs investors tenants employees and broader platform.

Analysis Projects & Execution

• Support active projects initiatives and recurring analyses within the assigned department.
• Gather organize validate and analyze financial operational market property portfolio or other business data.
• Build update and maintain financial models reports presentations dashboards schedules analyses and other work products relevant to the assigned function.
• Conduct research and synthesize findings to support business investment financial marketing or operating decisions.
• Review information for accuracy and completeness and help maintain high standards for the quality of work delivered.
• Identify observations trends issues or opportunities through assigned work and communicate findings to appropriate team members.
• Present completed work observations or recommendations to team members managers and other program leaders as appropriate.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Collaborate with professionals across departments and develop an understanding of how BKMs teams work together to execute the firms investment and operating strategy.
• Participate actively in team meetings project discussions company events and other opportunities for professional exposure.
• Develop relationships with BKM professionals and seek feedback mentorship and opportunities to learn throughout the program.
• Develop analytical communication presentation problem-solving and professional skills through hands-on experience.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities manage deadlines and communicate proactively regarding progress questions and challenges.
• Contribute positively to BKMs collaborative entrepreneurial and high-performance culture.

The Qualifiers

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Academic concentration relevant to one or more potential areas of focus which may include Business Real Estate Finance Accounting Economics Marketing Communications Data Analytics Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in developing professional experience within a fast-paced business environment.
• Interest in private equity investment management commercial real estate finance operations or another area relevant to BKMs business preferred; prior commercial real estate experience is not required.
• Strong analytical organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with professionals across different functions and levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative entrepreneurial and evolving environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism sound judgment integrity and a genuine desire to learn and contribute.

What to expect during this process:

We are talking applications now through October 15. Virtual interviews will take place October 15-November 30. We will make our determination by December 31. We look forward to having eager motivated interns joins us this summer for an engaging learning experience!