Greystone is a private national commercial real estate finance company with an established reputation as a leader in multifamily and healthcare finance, with over $13 billion in loan originations in 2023. The firm consistently ranks in the Top 10 for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac multifamily loan originations and is the #1 Overall HUD Multifamily and Healthcare Lender in the country. Greystone also ranks nationally as a top affordable housing, seniors housing, and small balance loan lender. A highly philanthropic company, Greystone donates more than half of its profits to charity each yearAt Greystone, everything we do is driven by our purpose of improving others' lives. As we work hard to maintain our ranking as a top national commercial real estate lender, our culture of caring and support is just as important. We don't just say Where People Matter - we lead with this mantra every day to guide our actions and behaviors. Greystone is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion through recruiting and career development practices, creating equity companywide, and exemplifying belonging. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is at the heart of our culture of caring, integrity and excellence, and is a driving force behind our entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.Greystone Tech has a heavy bias towards action and experimentation. We expect every team member to have a very healthy curiosity and be resourceful, coachable, pragmatic, and self-directing. It is our job to imagine, anticipate, and engineer the future of commercial lending. From frictionless UI/UX web applications to AI-driven platform tools, due diligence automation, and data-driven credit underwriting, every facet of commercial lending is in our purview.We are seeking a motivated Intern Product Manager to join Greystone Tech, the technology arm of Greystone. This internship offers hands-on experience working on real projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and product experts to help shape the future of commercial lending through innovative software solutions.As an intern, you'll join a collaborative and dynamic environment where fresh ideas are welcomed, and personal ownership is highly valued. We believe that every interaction-whether with a client, colleague, or partner-should leave a positive impact.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the product team to gather and clarify requirements for new features and product updates.
- Develop user stories and product specifications to communicate effectively with engineering teams.
- Support cross-functional problem-solving, considering trade-offs between speed, scalability, and quality.
- Assist in monitoring product performance metrics and analyzing results to recommend improvements.
- Participate in technical discussions and planning meetings to understand product needs and align on priorities.
- Work with engineers to create UX flows, wireframes, and designs.
- Learn and apply best practices for agile project management, release communications, and new feature user training.
- Shadow senior product managers and actively participate in product demonstrations and stakeholder presentations.
Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors (or equivalent) degree in business, technology, engineering, or a related field.
- Interest in product management, technology, finance, and/or commercial real estate.
- Basic understanding of agile methodologies and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Familiarity with Jira, Trello, or Figma is a plus.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and product performance metrics.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
- A sense of humor and empathy to match our collaborative team culture.
Why Join Us?
- Gain practical, hands-on experience building full-stack applications.
- Work closely with engineers, product managers, and UX designers to develop impactful products.
- Be part of a supportive and innovative environment where new ideas are encouraged.
- Build your technical and professional network through real-world collaboration.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and leave a positive impact on the future of commercial lending.
At Greystone, we believe that finding creative solutions for our clients comes from the collaboration of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates differences and empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. Greystone is an EEO employer.Interns hired in NYC for summer 2024 will be compensated at $27/ hour.*The firm is the #1* overall HUD multifamily and healthcare lender by firm commitments, and a top 10 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily real estate lender.* *For HUD's 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. Based upon combined firm commitments received by Greystone Funding Company LLC and Greystone Servicing Company LLC and excludes risk sharing and hospital loans.*