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Real Estate Finance Intern

Regency Centers
vision insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Jacksonville
One Independent Drive (Show on map)
Sep 12, 2025
About this Opportunity: At Regency Centers, we believe our greatest asset is our people, and we believe a talented team from differing backgrounds and experiences makes us better. We are seeking a Real Estate Finance Intern to join our corporate office located in Jacksonville, Florida during the summer of 2026. This internship will provide exposure to several key areas of commercial real estate through hands-on experience and training in the following functions: Financial Services, Capital Markets, and Property Operations. This program will involve working approximately 40 hours per week (in-person in our Jacksonville office) for a duration of approximately 9 weeks. This internship is designed to provide you with valuable industry exposure, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment. In addition to gaining practical experience, high-performing interns may be considered for a full-time position upon successful completion of the internship, subject to business needs. What You'll Be Doing: Financial Services: Learn the fundamentals of analyzing capital allocation decisions (acquiring, selling, and developing real estate assets), including financial modeling, underwriting, and due diligence Evaluate the potential usage of predictive analytics and machine learning in the gathering of data used for decision making and financial / operational reporting Capital Markets: Learn the functions of real estate capital markets, investor relations, and corporate responsibility (environmental, social and governance - or ESG) through interactions with all members of the team, as well as hands-on assignments and projects Support the Investor Relations and Corporate Responsibility teams with internal and external data collection, analysis and reporting Property Operations: Property Management - Shadow property managers during day-to-day activities both in the office and on property. Learn best practices of our hands on property management style Leasing - Work with our in-house leasing agent to get a look behind the curtain of how we approach a vacancy and what is done to get a space leased. Assist in activities to help get vacant space leased, meet with prospects, and help build new tenant relationships Are You Qualified? Required: Must be a student in good standing at an accredited 4-year college or university, currently enrolled as a sophomore or above GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application Expressed interest in commercial real estate and finance Intermediate level proficiency or higher with current Microsoft Office software (including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Internet research functionality Ability to apply AI tools to enhance productivity and creativity Ability to learn new programs and software quickly Ability to work a standard day shift, Monday through Friday, for 8 hours per day at the specified office location Reliable transportation to and from the specific office location during working hours Preferred: Rising Seniors (graduating in 2027) are strongly preferred Enrollment in an industry-related degree program such as Real Estate, Finance or Business Administration Completion of real estate and/or business/finance courses Personal Traits We Value: Capable of precise written and verbal communication Strong attention to detail Strong time management, priority setting, and organizational skills Trustworthy and able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately Interpersonal savvy including the ability to work within a team environment and take direction from different sources A Little Bit About Us: We own and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years. Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look program. We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com. Benefits: Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive and includes the following benefits and more. For additional information visit www.regencycenters.com/careers. Work/Life Balance 2 paid holidays Financial Security You may become eligible for 401(k) with a generous company match Health and Wellness Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Award winning and incentives-based wellbeing program through Personify Health Growth and Development LinkedIn Learning premium subscription Employee Resource Groups #LI-AH1 *Regency Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify as to disability and/or protected veteran status when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Regency Centers is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.