Intern - LJ Hart (Summer 2027)

Commerce Bank; Iowa (LA); 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

Education assistance

Career development

Job summary

Commerce Bank in Clayton, MO is offering a paid, full-time investment banking internship designed for motivated students. The summer session runs 11 weeks from May 18, 2027 to July 30, 2027, with Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Occasional travel within Missouri to Board meetings is expected. You will interpret data to analyze trends and help develop financing structures for municipalities, supporting debt analyses and proposals.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• 1+ year of related internship or work experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data to analyze past financial trends and project future debt.
• Develop multi‑million dollar financing structures for General Obligation Bond issues.
• Provide cash flow analyses, new money financings, and refinancing insights.
• Analyze municipalities’ debt structures and prepare financing proposals for public meetings.
• Manage financing documents and maintain organized records.

Skills

Data interpretation

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress (Business/Finance)

1+ year related experience preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

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

LJ Hart underwrites municipal bonds to help local governments including school districts, counties, cities, and others entities borrow money on a tax-exempt basis to meet capital facilities and equipment needs. We are currently seeking a motivated, organized, and customer focused individual for an investment banking internship opportunity.

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

• 40 hours per week
• Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Occasional travel within Missouri to Board meetings (expected about twice per month)
• Location: Clayton, MO

Essential Functions

• Interpreting data for the purpose of analyzing past financial trends in order to project future debt possibilities
• Develop multi-million dollar financing structures for General Obligation Bond and Capital Facilities Lease issues for a variety of municipalities including school districts, fire protection districts, cities, and counties
• Provide expertise in cash flow analyses, new money financings, refinancing of debt, bonding capacity, election support, and long-term financial plans
• Analyze municipalities’ current debt structures and prepare financing proposals to present at public meetings
• Manage documents for financings, record keeping, and other professional office activities
• Ensure file organization based on office protocol
• Perform ad-hoc support and other duties as needed Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required
• Ability to take initiative and meet tight deadlines
• 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

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a Business Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 1+ year related experience preferred

***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

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