Houston Banker Development Program Intern

Amegy Bank; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Amegy Bank’s 2027 Summer Internship Program offers college students hands-on exposure to the banking industry across Houston and Texas markets. Interns gain experience through hands-on assignments, trainings, and events, with rotations between lending groups depending on market.

Interns will network with executives, participate in professional development sessions, and receive a paid internship. Housing is not provided by the bank.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate major in Business or Economics (Finance/Accounting majors preferred).
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• 6 hours of accounting courses.
• Must have completed junior year undergraduate work by May prior to start of the internship.
• Must be scheduled to graduate in December or May directly following completion of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry research.
• Prepare client prospect lists.
• Schedule appointments with prospective clients.
• Assist with credit presentations.
• Observe the process of spreading financial statements and underwriting loans.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Internship experience

Education

Business or Economics degree

Accounting coursework (6 hours)

Graduate or undergraduate status (senior year)

Graduation by May/Dec after internship

Job description

We are recruiting for our 2027 Summer Internship Program!

By joining Amegy Bank, you will become part of a trusted community-focused banking team, serving industry-leading financial tools and solutions. With more than 75 locations across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Central Texas, Amegy is dedicated to serving Texas communities, families, and businesses of all sizes. Amegy Bank’s unique approach allows local management to lead through community connections and business insights, offering the stability and support of a large bank, but with the grassroots relationships, agility, and empowerment of a community bank.

Having grown from some 20 employees to more than 1,000 statewide over the span of 30 years, Amegy Bank has maintained an “Everyone Counts” culture in which differences are valued and respected, and all employees are encouraged to contribute to business objectives. Ideas are always welcome, and opportunityis never far away.Join us and contribute what makes you unique.

For more information: www.amegybank.com/personal/careers/early-career

Banker Development Program Summer Intern

Amegy Bank’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide college students with an opportunity to gain knowledge, experience, and exposure in the banking industry. The well‑rounded summer experience including hands‑on assignments, programmed trainings, and events will leave students feeling energized, knowledgeable and excited about career opportunities in the commercial banking industry.

Interns are either assigned to a specific lending group (Houston interns) or rotate through several lending groups (Dallas, Fort Worth / Arlington, and San Antonio interns) during the program. The lending groups vary by market.

• Commercial Banking


• Business Banking


• Private Banking


• Corporate Banking


• Commercial Real Estate


• Energy


• Healthcare and Not-for‑Profit

Responsibilities

• Conducting industry research


• Preparing client prospect lists


• Scheduling appointments with prospective clients


• Assisting with credit presentations


• Observing the process of spreading financial statements and underwriting loans

The internship experience includes networking events with executives and other managers around the Bank, professional development and training sessions, overviews of various areas of the Bank, deal discussions, presentations by the interns, field trips, and volunteer opportunities.

The Internship is a paid position. The bank does not provide housing for interns.

MARKETS WE’RE HIRING FOR

• Houston


• Dallas


• Fort Worth/Arlington


• San Antonio

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements (please make sure you meet each of these before applying)

• Undergraduate or graduate major in Business or Economics (undergraduate Finance and Accounting majors preferred)


• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0


• 6 hours of accounting courses


• Must have completed junior year undergraduate work by May prior to start of the internship


• Must be scheduled to graduate in December or May directly following completion of the internship


• Must be able to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks, between early June through early August

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills


• Detail oriented, organized, analytical, with proven problem‑solving abilities


• Leadership skills and community involvement


• Highly motivated, self‑starter attitude


• Internship / prior work experience

Zions Bancorporation’s Internship and Banker Development Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H‑1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.