Intern IL Business Banking Summer 2027

Commerce Bank; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking events

Lunch-and-learns

Community service activities

Job summary

Commerce Bank in Bloomington, Illinois offers a summer internship program that gives students real-world banking experience across Commercial Banking, Credit, Marketing, Data Analytics and more.

Interns participate in strategic projects, weekly lunches, mentorship from leaders, and networking opportunities, with a stipend of $20 per hour. The 11-week session runs Monday through Friday, providing hands-on learning and career development.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business/finance.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; including presentation skills.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work on strategic projects and company initiatives.
• Attend weekly lunch-and-learns and community service activities.
• Collaborate with executives and mentors to apply coursework to real banking projects.
• Gain exposure across departments such as Commercial Banking, Credit, Marketing, Data Analytics.
• 11-week session with a Monday through Friday schedule.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPt

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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

Commerce Bank’s summer internship program provides students a chance to gain real world experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. Internships are offered in a wide range of functional business areas and are designed to provide the interns with meaningful and relevant work. Interns are encouraged to apply their talents to actual business projects and work with a team of dedicated professionals. In addition to work experiences, interns will get to hear from key leaders of the organization and learn about the many facets of banking; they will develop strong networks with other interns and business professionals. This is an exciting and rewarding program!

Commerce Bank interns are involved in strategic projects, participate in company initiatives, and interact with executive leadership. They also participate in weekly lunch- and-learns, community service activities, and sponsored outings. Our flexible team environment recognizes and rewards talent – be a part of a group that celebrates diversity and new ideas!

We will help you develop your skills in your chosen field, provide you with a mentor, and put you to work with real, meaningful responsibilities. You will be given the opportunity to apply your coursework, skills, and previous experience to one of the best banks in the Midwest. We want you to help us make decisions that ultimately make a difference in the lives of our customers.

Our internships are offered every summer in a variety of departments at Commerce Bank, such as Commercial Banking, Credit, Marketing, Data Analytics, and more. We are looking for Junior or Senior college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Mathematics/Statistics
• Marketing
• And more!

The summer internship session will last 11 weeks. Internships will be paid, full time opportunities and will have a Monday through Friday work schedule.

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.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business/finance
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; including presentation skills
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

***Commerce Bank has internship opportunities throughout all regions. The Community Markets internship includes several locations including Springfield MO, Joplin MO, Wichita KS, Columbia MO, Cape Girardeau, MO & Bloomington/Peoria IL. More than one internship opportunity may be available.

***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: 1339 E Empire St, Bloomington, Illinois 61701

Time Type:
Part time