2027 Commercial Real Estate Summer Intern

U.S. Bank•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$23 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Commercial Real Estate team is seeking a Summer Intern to join their Credit Analysts in seven regional underwriting offices, supporting approximately 30 origination offices nationwide. U.S. Bank’s Commercial Real Estate platform is a leading provider of financing solutions for institutional, public, and private commercial real estate investors. We offer a comprehensive suite of financing options, including lines of credit and project debt, for various property types such as multifamily, industrial, office, and retail. This 10-week paid internship is designed to provide a strong foundation in financial statement analysis, credit request assessment, and the delivery of recommendations based on credit risk analysis. Interns will benefit from accelerated learning and skill development through on-the-job training, mentorship, peer collaboration, and a potential pathway to our full-time Credit Analyst Development Program upon graduation.

Requirements

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 internship program on June 7, 2027
Ability to work in office 3+ days/week

Nice To Haves

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
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.

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 opportunities, financial spreading, risk rating loans, and calculating various financial metrics.
Measure, monitor, and test a wide variety of financial covenants as specified within credit approval documents.
Read and interpret relevant credit approval requirements to accurately input monitoring requirements and covenants into a standard compliance monitoring system.
Analyze financial statement results and prepare reports to communicate financial performance and trends with Portfolio Managers, Relationship Managers, and/or Credit Administration.
Interact with clients as appropriate and attend meetings with companies in the supported portfolio.
Explore the use of AI-enabled tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to assist with financial analysis, market research, and development of credit presentations and reports.
Develop technical and business acumen through training, mentorship, and exposure to senior executives.
Build a supportive community of peers through cohort strengthening activities such as social events, volunteer days, and development workshops.

Benefits

Meaningful, hands-on work that impacts the business
Networking opportunities with senior leadership, U.S. Bank team members, and interns
Potential for a fulltime offer upon graduation into a development program
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 unless otherwise provided by law