2026 Research & Securities Intern

Department:

Research and Securities - Research

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Walker & Dunlop’s Summer Internship Program provides a dynamic environment for students to learn aspects of the commercial real estate finance industry. Each year, W&D invites a distinguished group of interns to participate in a ten-week training and mentoring program to help build their skills and learn about the organization. Interns will play supporting and individual contributor roles and have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our business through hands-on training.  

If you are looking for a summer internship in commercial real estate finance, the below opportunity may be for you. 

  

Founded in 2007 and led by Ivy Zelman, Zelman & Associates is the leading institutional research advisory and investment banking firm dedicated exclusively to the U.S. housing industry. Zelman provides distinguished institutional research and investment banking capabilities with the highest levels of client service, trust, sophistication and credibility unique to the housing, institutional research and investment banking industries. Zelman is a majority-owned subsidiary of Walker & Dunlop. 

  

Things to look forward to:  

• Introduction to senior leadership  
• Learning about the different aspects of equity research and commercial real estate data analysis
• Relationship building  
• Trainings outside of day-to-day responsibilities through a speaker series  
• Networking events  
• Opportunity to be considered for full-time positions upon graduation   

Primary Responsibilities  

• Organize and analyze data from various sources 
• Write research content based on this analysis 
• Communicate the findings from this content to internal and external audiences 
• Network with firm contacts to better understand the industry 

Education and Experience  

• Must be enrolled full-time and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an undergraduate program at an accredited university 
• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S. 
• Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA 
• Must be able to commit to the 10 week program beginning June 1st and ending August 7th 
• Relevant work experience a plus 
• Data analytics skills viewed as highly beneficial. Excel necessary, Python, R, statistics, modeling are all beneficial 

  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

 Successful candidates will have shown a sustained record of accomplishment, demonstrating academic excellence and leadership, in addition to the following: 

• Have a passion for learning about commercial real estate 
• Be a team player and self-starter 
• Have strong communication skills and personal drive 
• Be willing to do what it takes to contribute to the bottom line 
• Strong attention to detail  
• Developed organizational and time management skills  
• Demonstrated analytical skills 
• Demonstrated professional maturity  
• Ability to take initiative and work independently  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth  
  opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes  
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders 

What We Offer  

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
    - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
    - Competitive dental and vision benefits
    - 401(k) + match
    - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
    - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
      promote health, engagement, and balance
    - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
    - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
    - Health Savin