2026 Commercial Real Estate Summer Analyst Program

Embark on a transformative journey with J.P. Morgan's Commercial Real Estate (CRE) group as a Summer Analyst in our 2026 internship program. Gain practical financial knowledge, hands-on experience, and networking opportunities in a 9-week program across Real Estate Banking, Community Development Banking, or Agency Lending. This opportunity could lead to a full-time Analyst role, offering further training and exposure within the CRE business. We're looking for students with strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a passion for commercial real estate.

As a 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summer Analyst in the Commercial Real Estate group at J.P. Morgan, you will gain hands-on exposure to your sub-line of business by working directly with team members, participating in projects, and learning about the types of clients your team works with. You will have opportunities to network with peers, work with colleagues and senior managers, and participate in training opportunities to sharpen your skills. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop a strong foundation of analytical skills across a range of asset classes needed for a successful career in Commercial Real Estate.

Our Businesses:

• Real Estate Banking – Delivers commercial real estate and banking products to national and regional real estate developers, investors, Real Estate Operating Companies (REOCs), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and opportunity and investment funds working alongside REB Bankers, Underwriters and Treasury Services Payments partners.
• Community Development Banking  – Provides financial solutions that support the growth of affordable housing and revitalization of low-and moderate-income communities across the U.S. working alongside CDB Bankers, Underwriters, and Treasury Services Payments partners.
• Agency Lending – Provide lending solutions for multifamily borrowers through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by collaborating with Agency Bankers and Screeners. Our agency lending services offer a variety of commercial real estate financing products that effectively align investor capital with borrower needs. Additionally, our agency product line is designed to support firm-wide objectives, such as affordable housing and balance sheet liquidity

Job responsibilities 

• Working on financial models to support financing transactions
• Assisting in the completion of credit approval memos
• Preparing marketing materials for use in client meetings covering topics such as financing alternatives and industry trends & analysis
• Developing an understanding of J.P. Morgan products and service offerings

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment
• Pursing a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date of December 2026 - June 2027

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
• Coursework in real estate, finance, accounting or economics a plus

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT:

This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase’s review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, JPMorgan Chase & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Please note that your performance in this program will be evaluated for the purpose of assessing a full time offer post-graduation, a role that is likewise ineligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship.

We will be filling our classes on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible before job postings close.

Locations we hire for per Program:

• Chicago (REB, CDB, Agency)
• Dallas (REB)
• Irvine (REB, Agency)
• Los Angeles (CDB)
• New York City (REB, CDB, Agency)
• San Francisco (REB, CDB)

About The Process: 

To be considered for the Commercial Real Estate Summer Analyst Programs, you must complete the following steps:

1. Complete this application including pr