Credit Risk Summer Intern

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. Link Logistics strives to be the most equitable and inclusive industrial real estate company in the business. We put our people, customers, and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work, prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across our workforce to deliver an optimal employee experience. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo.

Because we believe that good business must be synonymous with doing good, strong environmental, social and governance practices are foundational to our identity as a firm. These practices include setting ambitious goals to combat climate change, partnering with local nonprofits, and prioritizing internal diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Link’s 10-week paid summer internship program helps students gain valuable experience and develop business skills while learning the basics of logistics real estate. We offer internships in a variety of departments including Capital Markets, Corporate Communications, Development, Financial Planning & Analysis, Investments, Asset Management and more.

Link is looking for a motivated Credit Risk Summer Intern to join the team in Chicago. This intern will support credit analysis and portfolio monitoring while gaining hands-on exposure to commercial real estate, tenant underwriting and credit risk management. The role is well suited for a student who enjoys working with financial data, identifying trends and translating analysis into clear business recommendations.

What You Will Do

Analyze borrower and tenant financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.

Conduct initial credit reviews and prepare concise written credit summaries

Calculate and monitor key financial metrics, credit indicators and covenant compliance.

Review public filings, industry data and other relevant sources to support credit assessments.

Maintain accurate customer financial records and assist with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Skills You Will Build

Financial statement analysis and credit evaluation

Commercial real estate and tenant credit underwriting

Credit risk monitoring and portfolio management

Credit committee and approval processes

Credit reporting, risk analytics and responsible application of AI-enabled tools

Professional communication and presentation skills

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.

Foundational knowledge of financial statement analysis and corporate finance concepts.

Prior internship, research, coursework or project experience in finance, banking, commercial real estate or accounting preferred.

Demonstrated interest in credit underwriting, risk management or commercial real estate.

Strong analytical, organizational and written communication skills, with attention to detail.

Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities in a professional environment.

$30/hour represents the presently anticipated base compensation pay range for this position at Link. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected].