Paid Private Wealth Internship: Client Insight

First Merchants Corporation; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Merchants Corporation is offering a 12-week paid Summer Internship Program in the United States (Michigan). The Private Wealth Advisors team provides exposure to investment management, private banking, and client management while working on analytics, presentations, projects, and product development.

Interns will gain hands-on experience across business areas, participate in community service, and network with senior leadership during Meet & Greet events at First Merchants Bank.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Private Wealth Advisors team in day-to-day business with exposure to business development, investment management, private banking, client management, retirement plan services, operations, fiduciary and consumer investment services.
• Spend time in analytics, presentation, projects, and product development within the Private Wealth Advisors Team.
• Learn overview of how a private wealth practice works and the various lines of business within the practice.
• Prepare for, execute, and debrief client presentations.
• Participate in coordinated community service projects and networking events with executives.

Skills

Initiative

Enthusiasm

Strong Work Ethic

Team Mentality

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor degree-seeking student

GPA 3.0+

Job description

First Merchants Corporation is offering a 12-week paid Summer Internship Program in the United States (Michigan). The Private Wealth Advisors team provides exposure to investment management, private banking, and client management while working on analytics, presentations, projects, and product development.

Interns will gain hands-on experience across business areas, participate in community service, and network with senior leadership during Meet & Greet events at First Merchants Bank.