Springer Capital

Investor Outreach Intern

November 2022 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

I liked the amount of exposure we got all the different aspects of a private equity firm. The training materials relating to how to use the CRM program and training calls are very helpful for my development as a professional.

What I wish was different

I was hoping that there could be an unperson component over the summer to potentially get more involved in the work.

Advice

I think the most important thing to remember working in a small company is that you must learn to independently figure out some issues. While your managers are very helpful in answering questions they do not have the time to go through all the minute details of how to setup your accounts and all the technical difficulties, so you have to try your best to figure out certain issues yourself.

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Investor Outreach Intern

December 2022 • Shanghai, People's Republic of China

What I liked

This internship opportunity provides high-level and comprehensive training before you start. You will learn a lot through the internship experience with expert manager and checker. I learned the basic usage of One-drive and crm, which are useful tools that most company will use in the future. It also provides business and finance concept study in real estate to help you better go into the field. What I like is that the manager will keep the workbook updated in order to let the newcomers get into the work better.

What I wish was different

I will try to put myself harder and be more detailed during the job.

Advice

The advice that I would share about this experience is to work hard on your tasks and manage well your time to contribute. Communication is a good way to find out your answers and improve!

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Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2023 • Wilmette, IL

What I liked

I liked learning about Microsoft Power Apps and how they can be used for automation. I liked working with a team of other highly dedicated interns to solve real world problems and deliver value.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked with other technologies such as Postman, Docker, Jira and did more hands on programming.

Advice

It's important to pay attention to details and double check your work. It's easier to do it right the first time then have to repeat your work.

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Investment Intern

March - May 2023 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I liked how the manager provided insightful comments for my work, and how I understood fundamental knowledge of real estate.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be proactive when communicating with the manager and your peers.

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Investor Outreach Intern

March - May 2023 • Myrtle Point, OR

What I liked

I loved everything about this internship. I love that it was remote, and I enjoyed doing the quizzes too. All I had to do was complete the quizzes and training with a satisfactory score and they gave me the internship. There was no interview process which is also something about it that I enjoyed. The internship itself was quite fun too. This internship is also done mostly through email and Microsoft teams which is something I also like and enjoyed about it.During this internship, Springer also lets you select any work schedule that you want which is great. I definitely recommend internships with this company.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have interacted with other interns and spoken to them.

Advice

1.Make sure you read all of the things sent out such as trainings and quizzes they give you thoroughly. Also, keep track of all of the documents they send you. 2. Before this internship, I thought all finance internships involved more numbers than this finance internship involved and had the word finance in the title. Surprisingly this internship involved pretty much no numbers and no equations that had to be done during it.It only involved data entry in an excel sheet.

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Solar and ESG Intern

January - April 2023 • Shanghai, People's Republic of China

What I liked

This internship allowed me to learn and apply finance knowledge in the real estate industry. Besides my work of researching capital advisory firms with an ESG-focus, I also get a chance to help with lender research and outreach work to gain diverse experience. I appreciate that I have this opportunity to learn so much more than I expected.

What I wish was different

The experience could have been more valuable if I could get to know the other interns a little more. Overall, this has been very helpful to establish industry-specific finance experience.

Advice

Paying attention to detail and being responsive to team communications are the key to succeed in this internship.

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Investor Outreach Intern

February - April 2023 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I liked this project because the manager gave me options to work on projects that I'm passionate about, so I chose digital communication optimization utilizing Power Automate. This gave me hands-on experience in helping a company streamline business processes. I also gained experience researching potential real estate project investors across the US.

What I wish was different

I think everything is good so no need to change.

Advice

Try to communicate with your manager about what you are passionate about so he/she can give you a related project!

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Investment Analyst

June - August 2023 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I have done staff training by Springer and really learn a lot from it. By solving problems in specific cases brought by Springer resources, I can strengthen my skills in analysis and reading Excel. I can also learn the manner of sending emails.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Talk more with the officer and you will learn more.

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Finance Intern

January 2023 • Wilmette, IL

What I liked

First of all, I really enjoy the process of team work. The daily work in Springer is based on collaboration and a lot of communication. Under the guidance of the more experienced Checker and Isaac, I can quickly adapt to the work. Secondly, this job is very friendly to new interns who lack work experience. The meticulous pre-training and entry training allowed me to quickly master work skills, and continuous work has cultivated my workplace experience. What's more, the working hours are more flexible, even if I usually need to attend classes, I can still complete the internship tasks.

What I wish was different

Advice

At the beginning, you will feel very confused or even make mistakes because you are not familiar with it, but don't worry too much, read all the guides carefully and practice more. As time goes by, you will find that everything is not as difficult as you imagined.

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Investor Outreach Intern

December 2022 • Delaware, OH

What I liked

Springer Capital has provided me with incredible opportunities to develop my skillset and learn more about real estate private equity. I have been able to work on many different tasks that surrounded lender research and outreach as well as multiple aspects of business operations. Throughout the internship I have received constructive feedback from my manager and my peers which has helped me become more familiar with the real estate investment industry as well as my assigned tasks.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship could have been in-person, that way I could have formally met other interns and my manager.

Advice

Please manage your time wisely as you are expected to be productive when you are working. It is also critical that you pay attention to detail because some tasks can be complex at first and require specific details.

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Accounting Intern

January - April 2023 • Wilmette, IL

What I liked

I have appreciated the mentorship and training provided by the company. The tasks assigned to me, such as preparing journal entries, manipulating bank data for analysis, and adjusting financial reports have allowed me to gain hands-on experience in real estate investment banking. Additionally, being able to work on investment and finance projects has been a valuable learning experience. Overall, I am excited to continue learning and growing in my internship with Springer Capital and appreciate the opportunity to work on projects in the Shanghai region and the value-add component of US projects.

What I wish was different

While I have appreciated the hands-on experience gained from the tasks assigned to me such as preparing journal entries and manipulating bank data for analysis, I am hoping to be given more complex tasks in the future with my internship and gain more experience in financial analysis, audit, and tax preparation.

Advice

One piece of advice for remote working is to establish a daily routine and stick to it as much as possible to maintain a sense of normalcy and productivity. Additionally, setting clear boundaries between work and personal time can help to prevent burnout. Time management techniques such as prioritizing tasks and breaking them down into smaller, manageable chunks can also be helpful in staying organized and on track.

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Investment Analyst

January 2023 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

This internship offers me a lot of fundamental knowledge about commercial real estate and I got to participate in various projects. I gained deep understanding from hand-on experiences about the firm operation, investment research, and real estate strategies. I also enjoy the flexible work schedule.

What I wish was different

I wish there is more opportunities to get to know other interns and work in collaboration with them.

Advice

This internship will help you to learn a lot from the training and daily work. It's a great opportunity for people interested in finance and real estate.

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Finance Intern

January 2023 • Wilmette, IL

What I liked

The internship offered great opportunities to acquire hands-on experience with investor outreach and real estate capital lending research. I was able to work on various types of projects and gain exposure to various aspects of business operations. During the internship, I also received responsive and constructive feedbacks from the manager and senior internship to help me to quickly become familiar with tasks and understand the industry.

What I wish was different

I hope I could get to know my colleagues more and work together on some projects.

Advice

I found good time management practice will be helpful to work as a part-time intern during the semester.

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Finance Intern

September 2022 • New York City, NY

What I liked

There are lots of training calls and updates with a mentor whom I can ask questions at any time I am able to work at with the advantage of flexible work hours. There are lots of opportunities to learn about real estate fundamentals through our investment materials and quizzes. I also have a chance to work with some financial modeling. Investment and outreach-wise, I get to research investors and the real estate market for potential deals and eventually get to the investor outreach, especially with lenders. It is a unique experience in Springer Capital for real estate knowledge,, especially for investment research and analysis.

What I wish was different

I wish for more in-person interaction with my colleagues and a more structured process.

Advice

Please come prepared to fulfill tasks and be able to understand what is expected of your results in accordance to the criteria for deals. Be sure to study and be quizzed on your fundamental and financial knowledge of real estate.

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Investment Analyst

October 2022 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

The training program taught me a lot of information about the real estate market and learned many things about professional work.

What I wish was different

I hope the training program can be more organized.

Advice

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Investor Outreach Intern

September 2022 • Wilmette, IL

What I liked

There are lots of training calls and a mentor to whom I can ask questions at pretty much any time. There are lots of opportunities to learn about real estate fundamentals. I also have a chance to work with some financial modeling. Investment and outreach-wise, I get to create investment materials, research investors and the related real estate market, and eventually get to the investor outreach. It is a unique and helpful experience to conduct teamwork with others in Springer Capital.

What I wish was different

I wish this could be an in-person internship experience so that I can have more personal contact with my colleagues and clients/lenders.

Advice

I am a business major and really do not know much about real estate-related content since I have never had any courses related to that. But that was fine because the mentors helped me and taught me the necessary skill sets that allow me to gain the most out of this internship. It is the process of learning that helps one improve the most.

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Investment Analyst Intern

August 2022 • Shanghai, People's Republic of China

What I liked

During this internship I liked that there were different projects I got to work on. I gained more experience in finance and investment research and I got to learn a lot more about working in a PE firm and how the real estate industry operates in both the US and China. I also like that this internship is remote and has flexible start dates. Thanks to my director, Andrew Isaac Rosenthal, I also gained a lot of useful feedback, which has helped me in this internship.

What I wish was different

I wish this internship was more structured and had clearer instructions.

Advice

This is a good internship for those who want to pursue a career in real estate. You don't need experience in financial modeling as there is training for those that don't have experience.

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Investment Analyst Intern

September 2022 • Shanghai, People's Republic of China

What I liked

I appreciate my internship experience at Springer as I learned about real estate finance and investment research. My teammates in Springer are energetic and we cooperated together to work on projects to help us grow. My director at Springer Andrew Isaac Rosenthal has guided me through the internship and helped me learn [important skills you have learned from the internship that is beneficial to your future career.

What I wish was different

It would be better if the training materials become more related to the actual work, and the internship become more structured.

Advice

This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the real estate industry since the internship gives plenty of exposure to various parts of the industry.

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Investment Analyst Intern

August 2022 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

During this internship, I was able to work on various tasks including investor outreach, website design, investment material preparations, etc. Throughout this process, I learned essential financial concepts related to the operations of a PE firm and invaluable knowledge about the real estate industry in both Chinese and US markets. The work schedule was flexible that allowed me to plan my own schedule.

What I wish was different

It would be better if each task was given clearer instructions and if we had more opportunities to work in teams.

Advice

I think this is a great internship opportunity for those who are seeking careers in finance, especially who want to start off working on the buy-side. It also complies with those who are interested in real estate.

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Investment Analyst Intern

August 2022 • Shanghai, People's Republic of China

What I liked

With this internship, I got to work on various tasks that provided me with invaluable knowledge to work in the financial industry. I gained an in-depth understanding of how the investor outreach process works, as well as who are the key players in real estate private equity and how the firms operate within that field. In addition, I gained valuable skills in real estate financial modeling, market analysis, and investment strategies. In addition, I liked the mentors' approach that enabled a well rounded skill set.

What I wish was different

It would have been better if there had been a bit more structure to the internship program and the required tasks.

Advice

This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the real estate industry, since the internship gives plenty of exposure to various parts of the industry.

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