Commercial Banking Intern: Hands-On, Paid Summer Program

First Merchants Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Merchants Corporation offers a 12-week paid Summer Internship Program for motivated college students in Columbus, Ohio, spanning Credit Administration, Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Treasury Management, Private Wealth, Technology, HR, Marketing, Risk, Operations, and other functions.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, community service, and exposure to senior leaders. Interns will develop practical banking skills and professional networks during the program.

Qualifications

• Be a full-time Bachelor (or higher) degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from May 17th- August 6th, 2027.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Have demonstrated interest in the industry and/or specific area of interest.
• Possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Be able and willing to travel periodically throughout the First Merchants footprint, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Learn the roles within commercial banking and the products and services the bank provides commercial customers.
• Gain skills in assessing credit risk, analyzing financial data, portfolio management, and the team-based credit decision process.
• Learn the commercial banking sales cycle, relationship banking, whole-bank selling techniques, and commercial banking sales management.
• Gain hands‑on sales experience through client interactions and team collaboration.
• Monitor loan maturity dates and support renewal strategies.

Skills

Initiative

Enthusiasm

Strong Work Ethic

Team Mentality

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate

Job description

First Merchants Corporation offers a 12-week paid Summer Internship Program for motivated college students in Columbus, Ohio, spanning Credit Administration, Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Treasury Management, Private Wealth, Technology, HR, Marketing, Risk, Operations, and other functions.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, community service, and exposure to senior leaders. Interns will develop practical banking skills and professional networks during the program.