Intern - Commerce Trust (Summer 2027)

Commerce Trust; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid personal time

Career development

Job summary

The Trust Company internship at Commerce Trust in Clayton, Missouri offers hands-on exposure to Financial Planning, Institutional, Private Client, Private Banking, and Portfolio Management. You will rotate through departments, attend team meetings, and work on small projects under supervision.

The 11-week program runs May 18, 2027 to July 30, 2027, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, paid and full-time. Eligible candidates include high school graduates who are sophomores/juniors pursuing Finance or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; sophomores/juniors pursuing a Finance or Accounting degree with GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Assigned/hired roles require pay transparency; internship base rates provided.
• Understands basic department functions and project support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Rotations through Trust department with introductions to each team.
• Attend internal meetings and shadow team members to learn responsibilities.
• Assist with presentations, research, and mailing lists; support events as needed.
• Participate in key projects assigned by departments.
• Maintain accuracy in documentation and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Finance or Accounting in progress

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

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 Trust Company intern will be exposed to our various departments (Financial Planning, Institutional, Private Client, Private Banking, Portfolio Management) by working directly with key members from each group. Throughout the summer, the intern will attend the weekly/monthly meetings of each department.

• Rotations through each department within Trust. The rotation will consist of an introduction to the department and that team.
• 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.
• Be involved with a few key projects that they will work closely with the departments assigning them.
• Assist, as needed, with any general support within the Trust Company 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.

Essential Functions

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

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player 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 that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma. Sophomore or Junior progression towards a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. 3.0 GPA or higher.
• 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: 8000 FORSYTH BLVD, CLAYTON, Missouri 63105

Time Type

Full time