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First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
Job Description
Title:              2021 Internship          

Departments  Capital Markets, Asset Management, Investments         

Location:       Chicago – Corporate Offices

General Summary

Intern is responsible for financial analysis of prospective acquisitions, developments and dispositions. Also other special projects and corporate level tasks as assigned.

Essential Job Functions
  • Analyzes historical financial statements, performs market research and analysis for industrial properties considered for acquisition, development or disposition.

  • Prepares detailed projections of net operating income and cash flow utilizing financial modeling software including Excel.

  • Conducts market research and analysis to provide a basis for assumptions used in financial modeling. Interacts with regional offices, management, consultants, brokers and other market participants to both gather and verify research, assumptions and conclusions.

  • Performs administrative functions including updating Investment Database and Status Reports and special projects as assigned.

  • Performs other duties as assigned, some of which may be essential to the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of basic finance principles at a level normally acquired through enrollment at a 4-year accredited college majoring in finance and/or real estate. The aptitude to analyze and understand leases, operating statements, purchase contracts, letters of intent and financial statements and a general understanding of credit and capital markets is a plus.

  • Must have an understanding of financial modeling, including the production of cash flow models, cash-on-cash yield, IRR analysis and discounted cash flow valuations using Excel.

  • Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills.

  • Strong organizational and written communication skills including ability to prepare, edit, proofread and check accurate and appropriate documentation and presentations.

  • Strong computer skills necessary to prepare and adjust financial models, enter and manipulate words and data and use standard microcomputer-based software to communicate with others, prepare documentation, and/or analyze data.

  • Attention to detail is a must; accuracy of financial information is critical to making correct investment decisions.

  • Strong analytical and intellectual rigor. 

Physical and Other Requirements

  • Work requires regularly sitting for extended periods of time when working with computer system.

  •  Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are relatively few physical discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise, and the like. If necessary, some work may be performed form a remote location.

  •  Internal Contacts: Interface with all departments within the company to gather and exchange information to discuss results of financial research and analysis.


How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@firstindustrial.com


Equal Employment Opportunity

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, M/F/D/V