About The Role:

CBRE IA&R is the only 100% dedicated Real Estate Fund and Property accounting business supporting Global and Pan-European coordination for clients providing Fund & SPV Accounting, Investor Reporting, and Performance Measurement services to real estate investment companies, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional investors in key financial markets.

Our Summer Internship is 10 weeks long, full-time, paid opportunity that takes place early June to mid-August 2025. We are hiring in multiple locations, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Boston, and Dallas, offering a hybrid working schedule.

CBRE Investment, Accounting and Reporting Solutions (CBRE IA&R) is the fund administration business line within CBRE. At CBRE IA&R, our mission is to be the leading provider of integrated fund and real estate accounting, administration, and data management services, create exceptional value for our clients and people and drive transformation across the global real estate landscape. Our internship program will give you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience by working on innovative projects.

While gaining real-world experience and building a network of professional contacts, the program’s supportive training schedule will ensure you accelerate. You will also gain an insight into how we support our clients and this will allow you to develop your knowledge of Real Estate accounting and the functions within the fund administration business.

We offer a variety of opportunities in different business lines/areas of focus:

Client Servicing - Applies accounting knowledge when preparing client’s financial books and records. Specializes in Fund Accounting, Investor Reporting, Performance Reporting, or Investment Oversight.

Business Development - Develops business development strategies, segments the market, develops sales collateral, and engages in sales presentations.

Treasury - Safeguards client’s assets, and services the accounting teams globally by adhering to controls, policies, and effective payment processing to ensure the client has sufficient liquidity and tools available to meet its obligations, whilst handling payments, receipts and financial risks effectively.

Risk & Compliance - Maintains a robust Service Organization Control (SOC1) environment. This is dependent upon a set of standardized internal controls documented within our Green Manual, designed to ensure consistent, industry-leading, service delivery to each client.

What You’ll Do:

• Network with CBRE IA&R leaders, as well as those within the larger CBRE organization.
• Learn from the best through a series of executive webinars.
• Be included in team meetings and see firsthand how our hard-working teams achieve results.
• Gain valuable work experience and learn from your manager and team.
• Participate in social events and be given the opportunity to network with your fellow interns.
• Complete a group final project and present findings to CBRE IA&R leadership at the end of the summer to showcase your work and abilities.

Internship Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Location: New York City, NYC; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Boston, MA; Dallas, TX (Hybrid in person/remote)

*We do not offer relocation assistance or local housing for our internship program.

What You’ll Need:

• A forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual with a passion for accounting, finance, investment accounting, business development/sales, treasury, or risk & compliance
• Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and proactive with a positive attitude
• Attention to detail, accuracy and good time management
• Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the US.

The Application Process:

The application will stay open until November 1st, at which point we will review applicants and identify candidates moving into our selection process. Candidates will be notified of their status at that time.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training and experience. The minimum salary for the Intern position is $18.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the Intern position is $20.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

New York Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training and experience. The minimum salary for the Intern position is $18.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the Intern position is $20.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

With 130,000+ professionals servicing clients in over 100 countries, CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate and investment services. From selling properties to supporting the achievement of net zero spaces of tomorrow, we have compelling roles across every dimension of the industry.  

We’re an organization of dynamic professionals that welcome challenges and thrive in creating impact for communities and businesses. Careers at CBRE combine the support and resources of a global powerhouse in a culture where an entrepreneurial mindset is encouraged.