About the role#
The Credit Risk Management Commercial Real Estate team is looking for a co-op student to support the review and adjudication of commercial real estate investments. You will focus on traditional commercial mortgage loan transactions in Canada and the U.S. Working under the guidance of experienced team members, you will assist with financial and credit analysis, draft reports, and contribute to portfolio oversight and process improvement activities.
What you'll do#
- Support the initial review of traditional commercial mortgage loan transactions in Canada.
- Analyze borrower, property, market, cash flow, and financing information.
- Assist in assessing key credit metrics and identifying material transaction risks.
- Prepare initial drafts of credit adjudication reports and supporting analysis using established templates.
- Review prior adjudication examples and apply relevant internal guidelines and processes.
- Support lower-risk renewals, refinancings, and other standardized transactions under close supervision.
- Assist with in-force reviews and recurring monthly or quarterly portfolio activities.
- Conduct research and summarize information relevant to real estate markets, borrowers, sponsors, and properties.
- Assist with scorecard, guideline, process-improvement, and other special projects.
- Contribute to initiatives intended to streamline or automate existing processes through AI and other available tools.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in finance, accounting, economics, real estate, business, or a related discipline.
- Eligibility to participate in a university or college co-op program.
- Foundational understanding of financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance.
- Availability for a four to six-month co-op term beginning in January 2027.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret financial statements and identify key credit considerations.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
- Ability to organize priorities and manage multiple assignments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Interest in commercial real estate, lending, credit risk, or investment analysis.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new analytical tools, including AI-enabled applications.
- Ability to work collaboratively and incorporate feedback.
- Prior coursework or experience involving commercial real estate, credit analysis, or financial modelling is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (four to six months).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $26.00 per hour.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a financial services organization founded in 1865. It provides insurance and investment products to clients across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The company is based in Toronto and maintains a global workforce of more than 38,000 employees. It operates as a public company.
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