2027 Commercial Real Estate Summer Intern

About the Role

This is a 10-week paid internship at U.S. Bank focusing on Commercial Real Estate. The program will provide a foundation in financial statement analysis, credit request assessment, and credit risk recommendations. It includes on-the-job training, mentorship, peer community, and a potential pathway to the full-time Credit Analyst Development Program upon graduation. The internship is seeking individuals with demonstrated leadership, a strong work ethic, and intellectual curiosity.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite, structure, and present a new loan opportunity as part of the intern Capstone project.
• Assist in completing quarterly trending reports (QTR) and annual reviews of existing clients.
• Support senior credit analysts in underwriting new business, financial spreading, risk rating loans, and calculating financial metrics.
• Measure, monitor, and test financial covenants specified in credit approval documents.
• Read and interpret credit approval requirements for input into a compliance monitoring system.
• Analyze financial statement results and prepare reports communicating financial performance and trends to Portfolio Managers, Relationship Managers, and/or Credit Administration.
• Interact with clients and attend meetings with companies in the supported portfolio.
• Explore the use of AI-enabled tools, including Microsoft Copilot, for financial analysis, market research, and developing credit presentations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a target graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Basic understanding of Financial/Accounting terms, concepts, and applications.
• Ability to start the internship program on June 7, 2027.
• Ability to work in office 3+ days/week.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with or exposure to Microsoft Copilot or other artificial intelligence (AI) tools and an interest in applying technology to enhance productivity, decision-making, and client-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Financial/Accounting terms, concepts, and applications.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Strong work ethic.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed analytical skills.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints.
• Ability to work equally well in a team environment and independently, exhibiting initiative, ownership, and flexibility.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Location & Work Environment

• Denver, CO
• This role is hybrid, typically requiring three days a week at the U.S. Bank location.
• Interns work approximately 40 hours per week.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $22.69 - $30.24 per hour.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• Pension.