About the role#
As a VCIB Intern for Social Purpose Real Estate, you will support the management and growth of the commercial real estate portfolio at Vancity Community Investment Bank. This role offers hands-on experience in portfolio management, commercial lending, credit analysis, and borrower monitoring. You will work directly with the Social Purpose Real Estate team to assist with annual reviews, loan renewals, property inspections, and business reporting.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate client requests for information related to annual loan reviews and renewals.
- Track borrower reporting requirements to ensure timely submission of documentation.
- Perform annual property site visits across the Social Purpose Real Estate portfolio.
- Review client financial information to support credit risk assessment processes.
- Collaborate with team members on commercial real estate lending and portfolio management initiatives.
- Assist with updating loan pricing reports and affordable housing unit tracking.
- Support the collection and analysis of climate data for commercial real estate portfolios.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-graduate or graduate program in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in commercial real estate, lending, social purpose investing, or financial services.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial information.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and other business productivity tools.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
Location & details#
- Position: Full-time internship
- Term: Summer 2027
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Modality: On-site (4-5 days per week in the office)
- Compensation: $27.85 per hour
About Vancity
Vancity is a credit union founded in 1946. It provides banking, wealth management, and investment services to over 550,000 member-owners. The organization operates 54 branches across the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, Victoria, Alert Bay, and Squamish. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and focuses on community investment.
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