Relationship Management Internship (Summer 2027)

Bank Iowa; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank Iowa is offering a Relationship Manager internship in West Des Moines, IA, designed for students pursuing a career in relationship management after graduation. Interns will gain hands-on experience within the Lending Division, collaborating with Loan Assistants and Relationship Managers to learn the full loan origination process.

Participants will engage in credit analysis training, interact with senior leadership, and complete projects in assigned areas, with travel between locations and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a 2-year junior college or 4-year college/university as a sophomore, junior or senior.
• Demonstrated leadership through school/community activities.
• Cash handling/client experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to embody Bank Iowa values: Think Big, Be People-Centered, Enable Great Things, Bring your Best.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn the complete loan origination process with Relationship Managers.
• Participate in business development meetings with prospective and existing clients.
• Assist in preparing loan documents and credit presentations.
• Support bank staff and learn policies and regulations.
• Complete data input, word processing, reports, scanning, and related duties.

Skills

Leadership

Cash handling

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Education

Currently enrolled in college (sophomore–senior)

Job description

Description

What You'll Be Doing

The Relationship Manager internship is one of several focused internships we offer. Our focused internships provide hands-on experience within a specific department. Likewise, the daily work and key projects are aligned with the department each intern is assigned to. This focused internship is intended for students who have past banking experience and are pursuing a career in relationship management after graduation.

As a Relationship Manager Intern with Bank Iowa, you will have the opportunity to work in several key areas of the Lending Division. You will work closely with our Loan Assistants and Relationship Managers to gain an understanding of the complete loan origination process. As well as work closely with your intern mentor and bank staff to gain knowledge and understanding of bank policies, procedures, and regulations.

As an intern you will

• Work in one of our 22 communities.
• Interact with Senior Leadership.
• Participate in credit analysis training.
• Develop business acumen.
• Complete projects and work assignments as directed in assigned areas.
• Interact, work and respond effectively with internal and external business clients.

Core Responsibilities

• Works closely with Relationship Managers to learn the complete loan origination process, including our business development culture, credit analysis, underwriting, and decisioning through loan funding.
• Participates in business development meeting with prospective and existing client calls.
• Participates in loan committee meetings to obtain a further understanding credit analysis.
• Prepares a credit presentation and presents to loan committee.
• Supports Loan Assistants by preparing various loan documents.
• Works closely with bank staff to gain knowledge of the bank's lending processes, polices, and regulations.
• Completes a wide variety of data input, word processing, copying, correspondence, reports, scanning, filing, etc.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with banking regulations by following bank policies and procedures. Stays abreast of relevant regulations, current industry matters, and any changes implemented internally to ensure compliance.

Requirements

Skills/Experience You'll Need

• Currently enrolled at an accredited 2-year junior college or 4-year college/university as a sophomore, junior or senior.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through participation in school and community activities.
• Prior cash handling/client experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to exhibit our values; Think Big, Be People-Centered, Enable Great Things, and Bring your Best.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Hours of Work & Travel

• Full-time hours throughout intern program (10-12 weeks) during the Summer 2027.
• Days and hours of operation vary with each Bank Iowa location.
• Occasional travel between bank locations throughout internship.

Our People-Centered Culture

At Bank Iowa our purpose is to Empower People, Inspire Success and Foster Growth. Bank Iowa is one of the leading independent Ag banks and the second-largest family-owned bank in the state of Iowa. Our bank family consists of team members and clients throughout Iowa who we serve in our 22 communities.

At Bank Iowa, we’re proud to put people first, and we value our team members as much as our clients. We support team member development by focusing on their innate talents and developing those into areas of strength. We offer an environment where people care about each other like family. If you’re looking for a career with colleagues who have the opportunity to bring their best, think big, and enable great things, Bank Iowa is the place for you.

Bank Iowa is an equal opportunity employer with a passion for creating an inclusive environment where all people are truly welcomed, valued and respected – for all of who they are – regardless of differences. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.