Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Credit Risk Rotational Intern program provides a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience across multiple areas of Northwest Bank's Credit organization. Over the course of the internship, the student will rotate through Underwriting, Credit Approval, Appraisal Services, Special Assets Group (SAG), and the Credit Risk Project, gaining exposure to end-to-end credit lifecycle management. This opportunity is designed for a motivated student who wants to understand how credit decisions are made, monitored, and managed across different functions within a financial institution. The intern will engage with credit professionals, participate in analytical work, and observe executive-level discussions that shape portfolio and risk strategies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Underwriting :
- Assist with financial statement spreading, collateral analysis, and risk grading using Moody's CreditLens
- Observe credit committee discussions to understand how loan structure, loan-to-value (LTV), and debt-service-coverage ratios (DSCR) impact decisions
- Support basic market and comparable property analysis to evaluate project feasibility
Credit Approval :
Gain knowledge of lending policiesAttend OM discussions on new lending opportunitiesAttend SLC meetings as applicableEnforce policy requirements during the loan structuring and approval processesAppraisal Services Rotation :
Learn how both residential and CRE appraisals are ordered, reviewed, and validated.Understand how key valuation elements - such as property condition, market comparables and income potential - are factored into loan structuring and risk assessment.Explore the foundation of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and gain familiarity with the three primary valuation methods.Gain exposure to the environmental assessment and CRE construction risk review processes and understand how findings impact loan decisions.Attend team meetings to observe cross-functional collaboration and decision makingSpecial Assets Group (SAG) Rotation :
Gain exposure to workout and restructuring processes for challenged or non-performing loansObserve how risk mitigation strategies and collateral recovery actions are developedParticipate in portfolio reviews and special asset status reportingCredit Risk Project Rotation :
Support project coordination, data organization, and process documentation within the Credit Risk functionAssist with automation and reporting initiatives across the departmentObserve how enterprise projects are managed and presented to executive stakeholdersWHAT YOU'LL GAIN :
Exposure to end-to-end commercial credit lifecycle, from origination to resolutionHands-on experience using Moody's CreditLens for spreading and risk gradingOpportunity to attend Credit Committee meetings and observe executive decision-makingUnderstanding of how appraisal values, LTVs, and market data influence underwriting and portfolio riskDevelopment of professional skills in data management, communication, and project coordinationQUALIFICATIONS :
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, or a related disciplineStrong analytical, organizational, and communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with project tools (Microsoft Project, SharePoint, or Smartsheet) is a plusAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentInterest in financial services, credit risk, or project managementNorthwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.