Risk Management Intern

As a Risk Management intern, you will work as a valuable member of our team, responsible for work that will leave a lasting impact on the department and the organization. You will have an inside look at the corporate insurance and enterprise risk management processes that support a dynamic organization. You will interact with individuals in other departments and across the country, enhancing Equity Residential’s understanding of its risk profile while growing your own skill set. 

The selected intern will work with the Risk Management and Insurance group for the length of the program and will have the opportunity to collaborate with various interns in other business areas  (HR, Property Operations, Investments).

The purpose of Equity's Corporate Internship Program is to attract emerging diverse talent and promote learning about Equity and the real estate industry. Participants will have the opportunity to accelerate their professional growth and diversify their work experience by engaging with different business partners throughout the program. 

What You’Ll Do

• Work with insurance brokers and internal stakeholders to gather and explore data sources that will improve the business' ability to navigate risk
• Participate in insurance renewals for insurance placements, including gathering information for applications and communicating with brokers, insurers and business partners
• Support day-to-day risk management efforts by reviewing contracts, researching and distributing information, and coordinating certificates of insurance
• Refresh internal Risk Management resources to educate and communicate with EQR stakeholders about risk
• Complete a final capstone project presenting data-driven recommendations on a key risk management priority
• Participate in special projects, as needed

Requirements

• Students entering their junior or senior year who are curious to explore careers in Risk Management & Insurance will be considered.
• Coursework in Risk Management and Insurance is required.
• Ability to effectively and objectively communicate and work with internal and external customers, as well as strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail. 
• Must be comfortable working autonomously and multi-tasking in a fast paced environment with changing deadlines.  
• Familiarity and previous experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets) preferred.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (currently, we are not offering this program under OPT or CPT or sponsoring work visas for these roles).

LOCATION & PAY
This is a hybrid internship with four days per week of required on-site participation (Monday to Thursday) at our downtown Chicago office.  Equity Residential’s corporate summer intern program is a full-time, 10-week paid internship.
 

• Hourly Pay Rate: $20.50/hour
• Relocation is not provided for this internship.

Working for Equity Residential means being part of a community – employees and residents – striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we live and work. Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver – provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We've got the best people in the business, and our experience shows in our dedication to our residents and in how much we value each other as colleagues. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can “Live Remarkably,” and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to make their mark.