Intern - Commerce Trust (Summer 2027)

Commerce Trust; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid personal time

Career development

Education assistance

Job summary

Commerce Trust in Kansas City offers a structured summer internship across Financial Planning, Institutional, Private Client, Private Banking, Portfolio Management, Business Development and Foundation with direct collaboration from senior team members on real projects. The 11‑week program runs May 18, 2027 through July 30, 2027, is paid, full‑time, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule.

Interns will likely be onsite at 1000 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106, and may rotate through departments to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with progression towards a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 0+ years’ experience required
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and document results.
• Prepare written findings and reports.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Learn department functions and workflows.
• Manage individual projects from start to finish.
• Present reports and findings to stakeholders.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree progression

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Working At Commerce

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.

About Working At Commerce

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us. Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you. Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.

Compensation Range

Hourly: $20.00 - $20.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

The Commerce Trust intern will assist various departments (Financial Planning, Institutional, Private Client, Private Banking, Portfolio Management, Business Development, Foundation) by collaborating directly with key members from each group. The internship will entail short rotations through each department throughout the Internship period. The intern may sit in on internal team meetings, shadow and/or receive one-on-one time with team members to get a better understanding of their job responsibilities, help with any requests or small projects that team has, and if appropriate attend client meetings. The intern will also concentrate on a few key projects that they will work closely with the departments assigning them. Examples of key projects may consist of working with our sales teams on setting up a systematic drip campaign management system and checklist, a financial planning research project, a project to review account details with our internal teams, and a project that incorporates the filing of trust documents. The intern will also assist, as needed, with any general support within Commerce Trust which could include preparing presentations/books for meetings, prospect spreadsheet assistance/research, mass mailings, support for events, etc.

The summer internship session will begin on Tuesday, May 18, 2027, and will run for 11 weeks, ending on Friday, July 30, 2027. Internships are paid, full-time opportunities with a Monday through Friday work schedule.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00pm
• Expected to be Onsite but can be flexible as needed by Commerce Trust

Essential Functions

• Research
• Writing of results/findings
• Attend team meetings
• Learn department functions
• Individual project management
• Present reports/findings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Motivated and organized initiative-taker with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Inquisitive, agile, and strong collaborator with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma with progression towards a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 0+ years’ experience required
• For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Intern job. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $20.00 per hour.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits.

Location: 1000 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Time Type:
Full time