MBA Associate Intern - Acquisitions

Company Description

Wildflower Ltd LLC ("Wildflower") is a New York City based urban infrastructure developer of last mile logistics warehouses, EV charging, parking, and film studios in the New York market. As Amazon's most active E Commerce developer in New York City, Wildflower's entrepreneurial approach, industry relationships, in-depth market knowledge and development expertise provide it with a unique ability to acquire and develop institutional-quality facilities. Wildflower's current portfolio consists of 3.5 million square feet of both operating assets and projects under development.

Role Description

Wildflower is seeking an exceptional MBA candidate to join its acquisitions team as a Summer Associate Acquisitions Intern. In this role, you will work directly with the Head of Acquisitions and Managing Partner on live transactions across the Wildflower platform. This is a hands-on role for a self-starter who wants exposure to the full deal lifecycle at a fast-paced, founder-led developer. You will support underwriting, market research, due diligence, and capital formation across active workstreams, contributing directly to deals that are in-market over the course of the summer. The ideal candidate is analytically rigorous, commercially curious, and comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Acquisitions & Underwriting:

• Build and maintain financial models for acquisition and development opportunities, including cash flow projections, returns analysis, and sensitivity testing
• Conduct market research on submarkets, comparable transactions, lease comps, and competitive dynamics across target asset classes
• Support due diligence on live deals, including review of leases, title, zoning, and third-party reports
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal review and external capital partners
• Assist in screening and sourcing new acquisition opportunities in coordination with the acquisitions team

Capital Formation & Transaction Support:

• Support preparation of materials for equity raises, project financings, and joint venture structuring
• Assist with investor and lender diligence requests, data room management, and tracking of deal workstreams
• Conduct research on counterparties, capital partners, and market participants
• Help coordinate across brokers, advisors, legal counsel, and other transaction stakeholders

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program, with an expected graduation date following the internship
• 2–4 years of pre-MBA experience in investment banking, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, or a related field
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel
• Demonstrated interest in real estate, infrastructure, energy transition, or urban development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare polished investment materials
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently and manage multiple workstreams with urgency
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and commitment to ethics and integrity

The candidate will report directly to Wes Gordon, Head of Acquisitions.

Start Date: Summer 2026

Compensation: Competitive monthly stipend commensurate with an MBA-level internship

Location: West Village, New York

Send Resume To: Wes Gordon / wes@wildflowerltd.com