Summer Analyst, Development ( Midwest

Responsibilities

The Summer Analyst will be responsible for supporting all aspects of a development project including: financial analysis and modeling, due diligence, zoning, legal oversight, budgeting, design, construction, acquisition, project management and leasing.

• Perform financial analysis and due diligence for new investment opportunities
• Assist with all aspects of development: financing, entitlement / government approvals, public relations, design, leasing / marketing, and construction
• Support the team in preparing business plans, including annual operating plans, financial forecasts and strategic plans
• Monitor construction costs, budgeting, and the timeline of deliverables
• Perform research and analyses to benchmark trends in target markets by tracking rents, sales per SF, operating costs, competitive supply and expansion activity
• Minimize exposure and risk on various projects

The hourly rate for this position is $45 per hour.

Related's Summer Analyst Program aims to train and evaluate the next generation of leaders. To be considered for the 2026 Summer Analyst program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Current undergraduate junior with a target graduation date between December 2026-Spring 2027
• A strong passion for real estate development
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills; expertise with excel
• Exhibits a strong understanding of technical skills and job specific knowledge
• Demonstrates clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Self-Starter with a proactive approach to tackling tasks and challenges
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to new challenged in a dynamic environment
• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate Finance or Real Estate Development
• Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA

Related is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Please note that we review each application thoroughly. Unfortunately, due to a high volume of applicants, we cannot respond to everyone. If your qualifications match our needs, we will contact you directly about the summer internship program.

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Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately‑owned real estate firm in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $60 billion, including the 28‑acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side.

Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team‑oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business.

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Related Midwest, the Chicago office of Related Companies, is the preeminent developer of mixed‑use properties, affordable housing communities, and luxury condominium and rental homes across Chicago. The company commands a portfolio of residential, mixed‑use and master‑planned properties, including pioneering projects like The 78 where the company is heading a transformational development on 62 acres in the heart of downtown Chicago to create the city’s next great neighborhood.

Related Midwest is also one of the largest developers of affordable housing in the Midwest, with more than 10,000 units owned and managed.

The firm’s other market‑defining projects include ultra‑luxury residential…