Early Talent

Opportunities for students and recent graduates

Learn about the student and graduate programs we offer and how you can get involved with W&D to prepare for a rewarding career in commercial real estate.

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Recent Graduates

Analyst Program

Our analyst program provides on-the-job training with our team of dedicated real estate professionals. Recent college graduates can accelerate professional development by building skills in key business areas, while gaining exposure to all areas across the breadth and depth of W&D service offerings. Analysts enjoy first-year learning opportunities through networking and speaker series, and develop core business skills with a robust real estate curriculum that includes underwriting, financial modeling, loan origination, transaction structuring, and leadership development.

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Internship Program

Our internship program provides hands-on learning experience in a collaborative, dynamic environment. Our program includes abundant opportunities to build professional networks, and an introduction to W&D's business lines, services, and internal teams. Students interested in a career in real estate enjoy the chance to develop core business skills, and gain access to a 10-week commercial real estate curriculum that includes a wide range of topics like transactional structure, loan origination, human capital, marketing, and data science. Interns also have the opportunity to interact with leaders across W&D, including Willy Walker, our Chairman & CEO, and access to growth resources, including a networking and speaker series for personal development.

Why us?

Why start with W&D?

Our people, brand, and technology make Walker & Dunlop a great place to start your career in real estate. Walker & Dunlop’s culture and values build camaraderie and strengthens our team to set and achieve ambitious goals that we could never achieve individually.

Our growth

Our brand is on the move. Be part of a team driven by exceptional talent and accelerated by cutting-edge technology. Come help us redefine the industry.

Powerhouse with a personal touch

Enjoy the advantages of a large company with the warmth and collaboration of a small business. We cultivate a holistic boutique approach where you'll feel right at home.

Promotion possibilities

We invest in our own. Our intern and analyst programs are renowned for nurturing talent and promoting high-potential candidates. There's room for growth at every level.

Honesty and integrity

We're known for our commitment to honesty and the "Walker Way." Join a company where ethics and success go hand-in-hand.

Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity! I am excited to harness the skills I learned at W&D and further execute them in my CRE career!

2023 Intern

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W&D is always looking for strong talent to join our growing company. If you are a student or recent graduate interested in future career opportunities, please submit your resume below:

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