Commercial Real Estate Intern

Northwest Bank • Columbus, OH

23h

About The Position

About Northwest Bank: Northwest Bank is a trusted financial institution committed to relationship-driven growth and innovative solutions in commercial real estate finance. Our CRE team partners with developers, investors, and businesses to deliver tailored financing solutions across construction, permanent loans, and syndicated transactions. This internship program is designed to provide hands-on experience in CRE banking and prepare future professionals for careers in real estate finance. Position Summary: Northwest Bank is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Intern to support our CRE Banking team. This role offers exposure to underwriting, portfolio management, market research, and financial analysis within a dynamic real estate lending environment. The intern will assist in data input, reporting, and ad hoc projects that help drive strategic decisions for the CRE business.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in commercial real estate finance, underwriting, and market analysis.
• Excellent analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong understanding of Excel and financial modeling experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• strong understanding of Excel and financial modeling experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in underwriting support, including gathering financial statements, rent rolls, and market data for loan analysis.
• Support portfolio management by updating covenant tracking, monitoring property performance, and preparing risk reports.
• Conduct market research on real estate trends, comparable sales, and absorption rates to inform credit decisions.
• Perform data analysis and input into internal systems for pipeline tracking and loan monitoring.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting for the Executive Director to support business strategy and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with team members on special projects related to credit policy, capital markets, and competitive analysis.
• Assist in creating presentation materials for internal committees and external partners

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in CRE underwriting and portfolio management.
• Exposure to real-world deal structuring and market analysis.
• Mentorship from senior CRE banking professionals.
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and gain insight into capital markets.
• Networking and potential for future employment in commercial real estate finance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees