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Job Title Intern, CEO Leadership Development Program
Job Description Summary The Intern, CEO Leadership Development Program is a premier rotational leadership initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of C-suite leaders. This immersive six-week summer internship offers high-potential rising Seniors the opportunity to work directly with senior executives, including the CEO, across key business functions. Participants will gain strategic insight, cross-functional experience, and executive mentorship to prepare them for a potential placement for our full-time CEO Leadership Development Program post-graduation.
Job Description - Independently lead and manage assignments across core business units (e.g., Brokerage Services, Capital Markets, Strategy, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Talent) which will deepen understanding of various service lines, functions, and real estate industry.
- Execute strategic initiatives, including research, analysis, and presentation development.
- Draft communications, reports, and proposals for internal and external stakeholders, requiring the ability to use data and critical decision making.
- Attend executive meetingsto gain strategic exposure and assist in preparing agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up documentation.
- Collaborate on high-impact projects with executive sponsors and cross-functional teams.
- Conduct market research, data analysis, and strategic planning to support executive decision-making.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, including the C-suite.
- Engage in executive coaching, leadership workshops, and development assessments.
- Contribute to organizational transformation initiatives and innovation strategies.
- Gain exposure to Cushman & Wakefield’s global platform and culture of collaboration.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree (in progress), graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.
- Demonstrated leadership potential, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven ability to adapt quickly, manage ambiguity, and drive results.
- Passion for business strategy, innovation, and executive leadership.
- Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to analyze, present, and communicate information clearly using these tools
Preferred Experience - Internship or work experience in consulting, finance, corporate strategy, or startup environments.
- Global exposure or multilingual capabilities.
- Involvement in leadership programs, student government, or entrepreneurial ventures.
Program Benefits - Executive mentorship from the CEO and senior leaders.
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunity for placement for the CEO Leadership Development Program post-graduation
- Global project exposure and potential international assignments.
- Access to exclusive leadership development resources and networks.
- Join a cohort of motivated peers and build a strong professional network.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $70,720.00 - $83,200.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
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HRServices@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Job Tags
Minimum wage, Full time, Work experience placement, Internship, Summer internship, Flexible hours,