What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Commercial Bank position at First Merchants Brand?
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 Commercial Bank Intern will support the Commercial Administration team through day-to-day responsibilities, projects, and initiatives that contribute to departmental goals. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to First Merchants Bank’s Commercial Line of Business, supporting strategic initiatives in credit lending analysis, loan onboarding, business analytics, compliance, and sales enablement. The interns will gain exposure to core commercial banking operations while delivering meaningful project outcomes aligned with the bank’s 2027 objectives.
Below is what students can expect to learn from an internship within the Commercial Administration Department at First Merchants:
- Training, job shadowing, interviews, and one-on-one meetings with leaders across credit, commercial lending, loan administration, business analytics, compliance, and sales enablement.
- Three-week Credit Training Program: financial statement analysis, credit analytics, regional loan committee processes, accounting knowledge, and credit spread practices.
- Risk & compliance exposure through committee observations and policy reviews.
- Commercial loan onboarding exposure through shadowing with Commercial Client Support and Commercial Loan Operations.
- Overview of Commercial business segments (Community, Middle Market, Upper Middle Market, Investment Real Estate, Sponsor Finance, Asset Backed Lending, and Treasury Management).
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."