Commercial Graduate Program - May 2026 Start

What Will You Do?

• Over the course of this two-year program, you’ll have the opportunity to start your Commercial career journey in both Portfolio Management and New Deal Underwriting: Your responsibilities will include:  
• 70% – Analyze and underwrite annual reviews for CMHC-insured mortgage loans, including migrating existing loans to a new underwriting platform. Ensure compliance with lending guidelines and prepare annual review submissions for management approval.  
• 20% – Communicate with external origination partners and internal stakeholders (managers, administrators, and commercial mortgage staff) to ensure timely and efficient processing of annual reviews.  
• 10% – Manage your deal flow and deadlines to meet service goals and maintain operational efficiency.  

Why EQB? What’s in It for You?

• If you're a final-year student looking to launch your career in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, this is your opportunity to build a strong foundation and make a real impact.  
• At EQ Bank you will receive:  
• Mentorship & Coaching: from senior leaders and subject matter experts. Our Mentorship program is structured to provide regular touchpoints, feedback, and personalized guidance to help you thrive.  
• Job Shadowing: As you complete your second-year rotation, you will be given the opportunity to job shadow various teams, such as:  
• Business Enterprise Solutions: Get the opportunity to work on Commercial deals up to 5 million and partner with brokers while overseeing the onboarding and maintenance of commercial loans.  
• Commercial Finance Group: Undertake the responsibility of working on Commercial Mortgages and Construction Loans 10 million and above! Learn the origination, underwriting and funding process of these deals.  
• Specialized Finance: Learn how to originate and execute deals while managing your own portfolio. Get that full 360 banker experience on the team! 
• Special Accounts Management Unit: Gain hands-on experience managing complex Commercial accounts and defaults. Work on high-value loans ($1.5M and above), coordinate with borrowers, lawyers, and property managers, and navigate legal processes across provinces. Get exposure to receiverships, property sales, and negotiations while protecting the Bank’s interests. 
• Empowerment and Impact: Opportunities to make a difference and create lasting impact through meaningful work, empowering you to contribute directly to business outcomes while developing the skills and confidence to grow your career in Commercial Banking.  
• Chart your Career Path: Explore potential pathways with the support from the talent management team at your 18- month mark.  

Excited to Get Started? Let’s Talk About You!

• Must be a fourth year graduating student studying Real Estate  
• Demonstrated service excellence within their field    
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (primarily Word and Excel)   
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills   
• Established organizational skills   
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities   
• Good time management skills   
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written  
• Bilingualism is an asset  

The Interview Process:

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial chat with our Talent Acquisition team. If successful, you'll be invited to an interview with our Commercial Team.   
• Successful candidates will then participate in a 15-minute cognitive assessment followed by a background check.  
• Verbal Offer upon successfully completing all the above steps!