Rotational Banking Intern – San Diego, CA

California Bank & Trust; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

California Bank & Trust invites current college students to join its 8-week Rotational Banking Interns program in San Diego. Interns gain hands-on exposure across banking and finance functions, rotating through departments to build practical skills and industry knowledge.

Responsibilities include industry research, client prospecting, and assisting with credit presentations and underwriting processes. Networking events and professional development accompany the hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Current college enrollment within 1 year of graduation and a minimum 3.0 GPA; degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar.
• Interest in business and banking/finance fields.
• Ability to meet deadlines, creative thinking and problem solving.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Local California candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through departments to gain experience in banking and finance areas.
• Conduct industry research and prepare client prospect lists.
• Assist with credit presentations and underwriting loan processes.
• Observe spreading of financial statements and related analyses.
• Participate in networking events with executives and managers.

Skills

Business interest

Banking/Finance interest

Deadline-oriented

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Local CA candidates

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

California Bank & Trust’s Internship and Banker Development Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.
Associates at California Bank & Trust work in a relationship-centered culture where they are provided with the tools, training, and opportunities to build the best possible relationships with our clients and with each other. Our workplace culture values each associate’s unique experiences, background and perspectives and provides a collaborative environment for all employees to grow and thrive.
As a premier California-focused financial services company dedicated to serving its communities, families, and businesses (small, mid-sized and large), CB&T has been active for 70 years and has more than 80 full-service branch offices across the state. This dedication has helped the bank earn recognition as a perennial powerhouse in yearly voting for “Best Bank” and “Best Commercial Bank” from the readers of San Diego Union-Tribune and Orange County Register. Additionally, as a division of Zions Bancorporation, the bank has collected multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for “Overall Client Satisfaction” in Small Business & Middle Market Excellence Awards.
We are currently looking for our next class of Rotational Banking Interns. This 8-week full-time is available for current college students.
California Bank & Trust’s Summer Internship Program gives students the opportunity to gain valuable and practical work experience in their majors, explore the banking/finance industry, and learn about our culture and business philosophy.
Each intern will rotate through various departments, allowing students to gain experience in several areas of banking and explore different career alternatives and choices. Duties include but are not limited to: conducting industry research, preparing client prospect lists, assisting with credit presentations, and observing the process of spreading financial statements and underwriting loans.
The internship experience also includes several networking events with executives and other managers around the Bank, professional development and training sessions, case studies, overviews of various areas of the Bank, and social events.
The combination of hands‑on assignments, programmed trainings, and events provides each intern with a well‑rounded summer experience.
Former interns have gained exposure to areas such as:

• Commercial Banking
• Finance
• Real Estate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a College/University and be within 1 year of graduation at the time of internship. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required and candidates should be working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar degree (be sure to include your GPA on resume or cover letter).
• Interests in business and banking/finance
• Broad application of general business practices
• Ability to meet deadlines, possess creative thinking and solve problems
• Self-confidence and willingness to make recommendations
• Intermediate knowledge of Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite Products
• Effective customer service and communication skills
• Local California candidates preferred

Please apply no later than October 16th to be considered for this position. Resume and unofficial transcripts must be included with your application. We will be reaching out for interviews throughout late October and early November.

This position is eligible to earn a base rate of $20/hr.