Summer 2026 Credit Analyst

Sunstone Credit • New York, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Sunstone Credit is seeking a Summer 2026 Credit Analyst Intern to join our team in New York City. As a Credit Analyst Intern, you will work on the front lines of our investment process, evaluating renewable energy financing opportunities for commercial borrowers. You will support our deal team in analyzing both the financial strength of borrowers and the economic performance of the solar projects being financed. This role provides hands-on exposure to project finance, credit underwriting, renewable energy markets, and fintech operations. You will work directly with our underwriting and investment team, gaining real experience evaluating transactions that help businesses deploy distributed energy systems. Because Sunstone is a startup, interns are fully integrated into the team. You will collaborate across functions, contribute to real credit decisions, and help us continuously improve our underwriting and operational processes.

Requirements

• Smart, curious, and motivated to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Analytically minded and detail-oriented
• Strong interest in credit analysis
• Comfortable working with financial models and Excel
• A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with others
• Take your work seriously, but not yourself
• Enjoy solving complex problems
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and are excited about building something new
• Students currently pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related field
• Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis: Evaluate borrower financial statements and assess the stability and predictability of revenue, cash flow, and overall financial condition.
• Credit Risk Assessment: Support borrower underwriting by conducting scenario analysis, debt capacity analysis, and evaluating potential probability of default and loss severity. Support evaluation of new installers/partners.
• Project Economics: Analyze the economic benefits of renewable energy projects, including projected energy savings vs. rising electricity price forecasts and applicable state and utility incentives.
• Due Diligence: Review borrower information, third-party reports, and project documentation to identify legal, regulatory, and operational risks.
• Market & Industry Research: Research energy markets, policy developments, and industry trends that may impact solar adoption and borrower credit quality.
• Special Projects: Assist with improving underwriting tools, analyzing portfolio performance, and developing internal processes that support the growth of our platform. Contribute to ongoing automation improvements, including the use of AI to extract efficiencies and improve processes.

Benefits

• Work on real transactions in one of the fastest growing sectors of the energy economy
• Gain exposure to project finance, credit analysis, and climate technology
• Learn directly from experienced entrepreneurs and finance professionals
• Contribute to building a company with a meaningful environmental impact
• You’ll also be part of a collaborative team that works hard, moves fast, and enjoys the process of building something important together.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern