Consumer Banking Intern - Hands-On Experience & Mentorship

First Merchants Corporation; Middletown (IN); On-site; USD 328,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Networking events

Community service project

Job summary

First Merchants offers a 12-week paid Summer Internship Program for motivated college students. Interns gain hands-on experience across Consumer Banking and other business areas, with mentorship, networking events, and a community service project.

Participants will collaborate with management to support client needs, observe banking operations, and learn sales processes while preparing for a career in financial services.

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

• The Consumer Banking Intern will collaborate with management to gain exposure and assist with functions that support meeting client needs in everyday banking.
• Learn from internship opportunities across Consumer Banking and participate in learning objectives and community service projects.
• Observe and support Sales, Service, and various levels of Banking Center/Regional Management in executing First Merchants' sales processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree (or pursuing)

Job description

First Merchants offers a 12-week paid Summer Internship Program for motivated college students. Interns gain hands-on experience across Consumer Banking and other business areas, with mentorship, networking events, and a community service project.

Participants will collaborate with management to support client needs, observe banking operations, and learn sales processes while preparing for a career in financial services.