Intern - Treasury Management Product

First Merchants Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Networking events

Community service project

Present to senior leadership

Job summary

First Merchants Corporation invites college students to participate in a 12-week paid Summer Internship Program in Treasury Management. The role provides hands-on experience across cash management, payments, and product teams, with guidance from senior leaders.

Interns gain exposure to data analysis, market research, and cross-functional collaboration, culminating in a presentation of learnings to senior leadership and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Be a full-time Bachelor degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from May 17th- August 6th, 2027.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Be able and willing to travel periodically throughout the First Merchants footprint, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Treasury Management Product team through day-to-day responsibilities, projects, and initiatives.
• Attend and participate in department and line-of-business meetings.
• Collaborate with multiple lines of business and senior staff to complete projects.
• Learn roles and responsibilities within the Treasury Management line of business, including data analysis and reporting tools.
• Gain hands-on experience with product management fundamentals and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree-seeking student

Tools

Excel

SQL (Sequel)

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Thank you for your interest in the First Merchants 2027 Summer Internship Program! First Merchants is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic college students for our 12-week paid summer internship program.

Why Intern at First Merchants?

• Gain hands-on experience in the financial services industry
• Work on meaningful projects that impact the business
• Receive mentorship from experienced professionals
• Build relationships with leaders across the organization
• Participate in networking and development events
• Volunteer alongside fellow interns during a community service project
• Present accomplishments and key learnings to senior leadership

Summer Internship Program Overview

First Merchants internship opportunities are available in a variety of business areas including Credit Administration, Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Treasury Management, Private Wealth, Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Risk, Operations, and other business functions.

Department Internship Duties & Responsibilities

The Treasury Management Product Intern will support the Treasury Management Product team through day-to-day responsibilities, projects, and initiatives that contribute to departmental goals. Gain hands-on and practical experience within the Treasury Management Product team, including Excel, Sequel, Word, PowerPoint and other application/reporting tools. Learn roles and responsibilities within the Treasury Management line of business, attend and participate in department and other line of business meetings, collaborate with multiple lines of business, and work closely with the Senior Director of Payments, Senior Product Managers, Product Manager and Product Enablement to complete multiple projects assigned to the team.

What You Will Learn

Below is what students can expect to learn from an internship as the Treasury Management Product Intern at First Merchants:

1.) Treasury Management Products and Services

• Gain an understanding of commercial banking products such as cash management, ACH and wire payments, positive pay, lockbox services, remote deposit capture, commercial cards, and fraud prevention solutions.
• Learn how these products help businesses manage liquidity, payments, and financial operations.

2.) Product Management Fundamentals

• Participate in the product lifecycle process, including market research, competitive analysis, product enhancements, pricing strategies, and customer feedback evaluation.
• Learn how product teams prioritize initiatives and measure success.

3.) Commercial Client Needs and Treasury Operations

• Develop insight into how businesses manage cash flow, working capital, and payment processing.
• Observe how treasury solutions address client challenges across different industries and company sizes.

4.) Data Analysis and Business Intelligence

• Work with product performance metrics, client usage data, revenue reporting, and market trends.
• Learn how data supports decision-making, product optimization, and strategic planning.

5.) Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with teams such as Sales, Relationship Management, Operations, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Marketing.
• Gain exposure to how multiple departments work together to deliver and support treasury management solutions.

Successful students will possess:

• Initiative
• Enthusiasm
• Strong Work Ethic
• Team Mentality
• Self-Motivation

In addition to the learning objectives, all interns will participate in a coordinated community service project. Interns will have an opportunity to network with Executive and Senior Leadership at our Intern Meet & Greet event and will present a summary of their experience at the conclusion of the internship program.

Required Qualifications

• Be a full-time Bachelor (or higher) degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from May 17th- August 6th, 2027.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Have demonstrated interest in the industry and/or specific area of interest.
• Possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Be able and willing to travel periodically throughout the First Merchants footprint, if applicable.

About First Merchants:

First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company located in Central Indiana. We provide our clients with broad financial services delivered locally by bankers who are known and trusted in their communities. We offer personal banking, business banking, mortgage lending, treasury management services, and wealth management.

Since its organization, the Corporation has grown to include more than 126 banking center locations in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, and a wealth management company.

Our Vision Is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

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