Paid Business Development Intern — DC (Hybrid)

ABA - American Bankers Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

American Bankers Association in Washington, DC offers a paid internship for undergraduates (rising juniors or seniors) with a 37.5-hour work week, onsite in DC. The role focuses on business development, market research, and partner engagement across ABA divisions.

You will work with leadership, gain real-world experience, and build a network in a top banking trade association environment.

Qualifications

• Strong research skills to identify potential partners and conduct market research.
• Analytical skills to analyze membership data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for customer service and marketing support.
• Attention to detail in research, data analysis, and marketing materials.
• Customer service orientation to interact professionally with members and partners.
• Proficiency in Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Business development support for the Partner Network team.
• Market Research: identify potential new partners, sponsors, and exhibitors while tracking industry trends.
• Membership Analysis: evaluate Partner Network benefits and help improve offerings.
• Sales Support: assist with outreach to potential members, sponsors, and exhibitors.
• Lead Generation: conduct searches to find potential recruitment targets.
• Event & Competitor Research: learn which industry events key banks attend and how they engage with associations.
• Competitor analysis (pricing, sponsorships, booth models).
• Customer Engagement: support communications to boost visibility and relationships with members and partners.
• Assist in customer service activities related to the Partner Network.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate student (rising junior or senior)

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

American Bankers Association in Washington, DC offers a paid internship for undergraduates (rising juniors or seniors) with a 37.5-hour work week, onsite in DC. The role focuses on business development, market research, and partner engagement across ABA divisions.

You will work with leadership, gain real-world experience, and build a network in a top banking trade association environment.