Summer Internship - Finance

Description

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FINANCE INTERN — Summer 2026

Location: Memorial City (Houston, TX) — Full-Time, On-Site Only
Program Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2026 (8-week commitment required)
Compensation: Paid Internship
Department: Finance
Status: Competitive Internship — real-world, high-impact experience

About the Internship

MetroNational’s Finance Internship gives students hands-on exposure to corporate finance, investment analysis, budgeting, and performance metrics in a dynamic real estate environment. Interns engage in meaningful departmental assignments (~75%) and company-wide learning, shadowing, and career development (~25%).

You’ll work with finance professionals who embody our values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy, contributing to work that informs leadership decisions and supports long-term organizational planning.

This program is competitive and provides real-world analytical and financial experience that strengthens your professional foundation.

What You’ll Do (Generalized for flexibility)

• Assist with financial analysis related to operating expenses, capital projects, asset performance, or revenue trends.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by preparing inputs, gathering data, and validating assumptions.
• Help analyze financial models, business cases, or investment opportunities.
• Conduct research to support decision-making, benchmarking, or market comparisons.
• Participate in special projects related to corporate finance, asset management, or operational efficiency.
• Document findings and present a final project summary at the end of the internship.

Technologies you'll be exposed to

• Excel, Power BI, or other financial reporting tools
• Budgeting, planning, or financial modeling software
• Internal performance dashboards and financial systems
• ARGUS (experience with ARGUS for real estate valuation or cash flow modeling is a plus)

(Exposure varies based on project assignments.)

Requirements

Education & Training Pathways

Candidates may qualify through any of the following:

• Enrollment in an accredited college or university majoring in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field, or
• Enrollment in or recent completion of an accredited finance, analytics, or business  trade/technical program, or
• Completion of a recognized certificate program (financial modeling bootcamp, investment analysis course, etc.)

All applicants must submit a transcript or program record, showing:

• Minimum 3.2 GPA for college students
• Equivalent evaluation for trade/certificate programs

Additional Requirements

• Must commit to full-time, on-site participation for the full 8-week program (June 1 – July 24,  2026).
• Remote internships are not available.
• Partial-availability candidates may be considered with lower priority.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated alignment with MetroNational’s values: Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy.

How to Apply

Submit the following:

1. Resume
2. Transcript or academic/program record
3. 1–2 examples of finance or analytical coursework (models, reports, case studies, etc.)
4. Cover Letter including: 
   • Why you chose Finance
   • Where you see yourself in the future
   • What you hope to gain from the MetroNational Internship Program

Application Review & Interview Process

All application materials — including your resume, transcript or program record, project samples, and cover letter — will be carefully reviewed by the MetroNational Talent Acquisition team and the hiring department. Submission of all required materials is essential for full consideration.

After the review process is completed:

• Candidates who are selected to move forward will be contacted directly with interview details, including the date, time, format, and any preparation instructions.
• Not all applicants will receive an interview due to the competitive nature of the program and the high volume of applications received.
• MetroNational appreciates the effort students invest in applying, and every application is reviewed with fairness, integrity, and respect for our values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy.
• Applications CLOSE on March 8, 2026