2026 WDIP Intern

Department:

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.

Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners (WDIP) is a real estate private equity firm which manages capital on behalf of endowments, foundations, pension plans, private funds, insurance companies, family offices and high net worth individuals. WDIP provides joint venture equity, preferred equity, mezzanine debt and senior debt for value-added, opportunistic, distressed, and special situation transactions through a series of private funds, joint ventures and separately managed accounts.

Things to look forward to:

• Introduction to senior leadership
• Learning about the different parts of the transaction cycle
• 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

• Support the underwriting and due diligence review of transactions
  • Modeling investments using Excel
  • Market research
  • Sales and rental comps
  • Sponsor/borrower background checks
  • Preparing investment committee deliverables
  • Closing transactions
  • Support the drafting of investment term sheets and investment memorandums under the guidance of team members
  • Other duties as assigned

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 3rd and ending August 9th
• Relevant work experience a plus

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 Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Career development opportunities 

• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching 

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

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Fair Chance Hiring

Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.