2027 Corporate Intern - Commercial Banking

Associated Bank - Corp; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off to volunteer

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource G

Competitive salaries and development

Well-being programs and incentives

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Personal banking, loans, investments

Job summary

Associated Bank offers a 12-week internship that provides hands-on experience in Commercial Banking and C&I lending. You will work with experienced professionals to perform financial analysis, portfolio reviews, and deal-related activities while developing client engagement and relationship management skills.

The program emphasizes training, mentorship, and cross-team collaboration, with a culture focused on growth, development, and contributing to the bank’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree student with sophomore, junior, or senior standing at internship start date.
• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Commercial Banking, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured corporate internship programming with orientation, workshops and networking.
• Gain hands-on exposure to Commercial Banking and C&I lending alongside experienced banking professionals.
• Support the Omaha Commercial Banking team with financial analysis, portfolio reviews and deal activities.
• Observe client calls and meetings to develop relationship management and business development understanding.
• Assist with evaluating financial information and underwriting activities.
• Gain exposure to active lending transactions, acquisitions and financing opportunities.
• Collaborate across Commercial Banking, Credit, Portfolio Management and Relationship Management teams.
• Research industry, market, and company information to support client and transaction activities.
• Attend meetings and training sessions to understand Commercial Banking careers.
• Follow policies and confidentiality guidelines and complete additional duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree student

Finance / Economics interest

Strong analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

About Our Internship Program

Your internship is more than a summer experience. It's a chance to explore what's next. During Associated Bank's 12-week internship program, you'll gain meaningful, hands‑on experience and build real‑world skills while exploring career possibilities and discovering where your interests and strengths could take you. You'll grow your network and learn from mentors and colleagues across the organization, all while experiencing our culture, values and mission in action and discovering what it's like to build your career at Associated Bank.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in structured corporate internship programming, including orientation, workshops, networking events, research projects, and professional development activities.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to Commercial Banking and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) lending by working alongside experienced banking professionals.
• Support the Omaha Commercial Banking team by assisting with financial analysis, portfolio reviews, and deal‑related activities.
• Observe and participate in client calls, meetings, and discussions to develop an understanding of relationship management and business development within Commercial Banking.
• Assist with evaluating financial information, analyzing business performance, and supporting credit‑related underwriting activities.
• Gain exposure to active lending transactions, including acquisitions, financing opportunities, and other commercial banking initiatives.
• Collaborate with professionals across Commercial Banking, Credit, Portfolio Management, and Relationship Management teams.
• Research industry, market, and company information to support client and transaction‑related activities.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and project‑based assignments designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Commercial Banking careers.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines, and complete additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's Degree student with sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the time of internship start date; must not have graduated prior to internship start date.

Preferred

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commercial Banking, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Coursework in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Analytics, or Commercial Banking.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a strong desire to learn.
• Professionalism, teamwork, and adaptability in a collaborative environment.
• Comfort working with financial information and Microsoft Excel.
• Interest in Commercial Banking, lending, and business finance.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll be part of a supportive, growth‑focused team that values your contributions and invests in your development. We offer meaningful career paths, community engagement opportunities, and a culture built on respect and teamwork.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well‑being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position.

AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [e-mail] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$17.00 - $26.71 per hour