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USA - EY-Parthenon - Corporate Finance - Transaction Real Estate - Summer Associate 2026

Locations: Los Angeles, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York; Dallas, Texas; Houston, Texas

Requisition ID: 1633063

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USA – EY-Parthenon – Corporate Finance – Transaction Real Estate – Summer Associate 2026

EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity.

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

The opportunity

Our Transaction Real Estate (TRE) professionals help clients make strategic real estate decisions with objective advice. Our clients see us as a vital part of the team that works closely with them to develop capital market strategies for acquiring and disposing of real estate assets, including fund concepts or sale and leaseback structures. Our global reach means that, wherever our clients are in the world, we can help them raise or structure necessary capital and buy or sell individual properties, property portfolios or equity investments. By joining our team you’ll be at the heart of our mission to ensure that everything we do inspires confidence today, so together we can build a better tomorrow.

Your key responsibilities

As a Transaction Real Estate Summer Associate, you’ll be the foundation of the group and pivotal to the department’s success by getting involved with every aspect of our service offerings. You’ll assist in real estate valuation and advisory engagements, working across a variety of clients including owners, developers, builders, financial institutions, lenders and pension funds, as well as numerous Fortune 500 companies. You will have the opportunity to be part of a larger Corporate Finance team that creates and delivers broad, analytics-enabled solutions that align to our client’s focus on corporate finance, strategy, buy and integrate or sell and separate decisions, and reshaping of results.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

Progress towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Real Estate or Finance (with an emphasis in Real Estate).

A strong academic record, including, without limitation, course work that EY deems relevant to this position (GPA minimum of 3.2).

A strong academic record, including, without limitation, course work that EY deems relevant to this position.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Real estate industry experience or a demonstrated interest in the real estate industry.

The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you will have

A working knowledge of real estate software (i.e., Argus, CoStar) is preferred.

Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

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What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

The hourly pay range for this job, in the US, is $38 - $48 per hour. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
If you join EY full time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. In addition, our Total Rewards package for full time hires includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being

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