Asset Management Intern (Summer 6/2/2025-8/8/2025)

As an Asset Management Intern at Brookfield Properties, you'll have the opportunity to lead a summer-long project focusing on the reconciliation of corporate accounts for a specific portfolio of retail properties. You'll also support the Asset Management team by assisting with materials preparation for key stakeholders across various departments, conducting account analysis, and reporting. This varied role is designed to provide you with hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of asset management in a retail context.

To qualify for the Asset Management Intern position at Brookfield Properties, you must currently be enrolled in college or university, with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and May 2026. Your studies should focus on Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Real Estate. Additionally, we look for candidates who are self-motivated, organized, and possess strong communication and analytical skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Your day-to-day activities as an Asset Management Intern at Brookfield Properties will involve various project-based tasks including reconciling accounts for specific properties, preparing reports, and analyzing tenant and property accounts. You'll also engage in collaborative discussions with team members and stakeholders to ensure that all tasks align with our corporate goals and values, providing you with a well-rounded experience in asset management.

The Asset Management Internship at Brookfield Properties offers competitive hourly compensation of $22.50. Additionally, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Other perks include 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, paid volunteer hours, wellness resources, and various support programs. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment that values your contributions.

At Brookfield Properties, we pride ourselves on a culture built around our core values: Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative, and Win Together. As an Asset Management Intern, you'll be encouraged to take ownership of your work while collaborating with a diverse team that values creativity and innovation. We foster a welcoming environment where everyone can contribute and thrive, making it an exciting place for your professional development.

When answering this question, focus on your passion for asset management and retail environments. Discuss how Brookfield’s approach to integrating community spaces resonates with you and how you’re excited to contribute to this dynamic team. Highlight any experiences or coursework that sparked your interest in this field.

To effectively answer this question, showcase your organizational skills. Discuss methods like creating to-do lists, using scheduling tools, or adopting time-management strategies. Provide an example of a scenario where you successfully managed multiple deadlines to illustrate your proactive approach.

Prepare to share a specific example from your academic or work experience that highlights your analytical skills. Discuss the challenge you faced, the steps you took to resolve it, and the outcome. Be sure to articulate how this experience will translate to your role as an Asset Management Intern.

Mention specific tools relevant to the position like Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as Argus/Dyna if applicable. Highlight any relevant coursework or projects where you used these tools, demonstrating your readiness to leverage technology in your internship.

Use this opportunity to express your receptiveness to constructive feedback. Share an example illustrating how you’ve incorporated feedback in the past and the positive outcomes that resulted. Emphasize that you view feedback as a critical component of personal and professional growth.

Highlight the collaborative nature of asset management and the importance of diverse perspectives. Discuss how teamwork enhances problem-solving and drives better results, showcasing instances where teamwork led to successful outcomes in your experiences or group projects.

Select an occasion where you identified a need and acted upon it, leading to a beneficial outcome. This could be within an academic group project, a job, or a personal endeavor. Make sure to outline your thought process and the results of your initiative.

Reflect on your career aspirations and connect them to your interest in asset management and retail. Discuss how the experience and skills you gain during your internship will pave the way for your future endeavors, demonstrating your ambition and understanding of the field.

Discuss strategies that help you stay organized, such as utilizing digital tools, maintaining clear documentation, and setting personal deadlines. Provide an example that illustrates how you successfully managed workloads in the past while maintaining high-quality output.

Demonstrating your knowledge about Brookfield’s mission to redefine retail and create vibrant community spaces can set you apart. Discuss their values and recent projects that excite you, showing your passion for their goals and how you can contribute to that vision as an intern.