Summer 2026 Credit Analyst

New York, NY
Internship to Full Time
Student (College)


New York City

About Us
Sunstone Credit is on a mission to revolutionize renewable energy finance. Sitting at the intersection of climate, finance, and technology, Sunstone is expanding access to renewable energy by providing financing solutions that help businesses reduce energy costs and lower their carbon footprint. Commercial solar represents one of the fastest growing segments of the energy market, yet access to financing remains a significant barrier for many businesses. Sunstone exists to solve this problem. By combining innovative technology, proprietary underwriting tools, and unique capital partnerships, we provide simple and efficient financing solutions that enable businesses across the country to deploy solar energy systems. Founded in 2021 by experienced entrepreneurs and backed by leading venture capital firms and financial institutions, Sunstone is building the platform that will power the next generation of distributed clean energy. We operate in a collaborative, high-energy startup environment with offices in New York City, and every team member shares in the company’s success through meaningful equity ownership.
 
About the Internship Program
Sunstone 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.
Key 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. 
About You
You are:
  • 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
You also:
  • Take your work seriously, but not yourself
  • Enjoy solving complex problems
  • Have an entrepreneurial mindset and are excited about building something new
Prior experience in renewable energy is not required.

Key Program Details
  • Location: New York City (in-person)
  • Program Length: 10 weeks (June – August 2026)
  • Compensation: $1,000 per week
  • Eligibility: Students currently pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related field
  • Graduation Timing: Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027
High-performing interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities with Sunstone.
Why Sunstone
At Sunstone you will:
  • 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.
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