What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern position at Meridian Bank?
9 Week Banking Summer Internship
Meridian Bank (subsidiary of Meridian Corporation, Nasdaq: MRBK) is an innovative team of experts serving the financial needs of entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals. Growing throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Florida, Meridian offers opportunities for anyone wishing to start or continue a career working in a collegial atmosphere to bring unrivaled service to clients and customers. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender
Meridian Bank Core Values:
Our Partners: We are more than bankers. We’re business partners. At Meridian, we recognize that each of our customers is unique. We use a consultative approach asking the right questions and speaking the language of our customers to build strong partnerships. This process leads to personalized and innovative solutions. We advocate customer success by delivering the extraordinary as our ordinary. Our People: Amazing people. An amazing place to work. Meridian is a team of individuals-experienced, approachable, genuine and supportive of our partners and of each other. We celebrate uniqueness, embrace creativity and thrive on having fun. We are aligned, focused and we rely on each other’s talents to get the job done. Our Bank: Our passion for continuous development drives our future. At Meridian, we have a modern, progressive approach to creating innovative solutions. We are always evolving and seeking new, responsive ways to better serve our partners. Constant improvement is the lens through which we view our business process. Continuous development is not just our passion, it’s the way we work. Our Communities: Our communities. Our future. At Meridian, it is our privilege to help strengthen and grow the communities we serve. We partner with businesses, organizations and municipalities to enhance local economies. Both as corporate and private citizens, we work to build thriving communities, support charities and make a difference in the lives of the people we touch.
Meridian Bank is currently seeking team-oriented students who have completed their sophomore or junior year of college and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 for our summer internship program. This program will last approximately 9 weeks between June and July 2026.
This exciting opportunity will provide structure and increase an understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities of community banking. Interns will work on projects to help them gain hands-on experience working independently under an assigned supervisor. This is a great opportunity to develop new skills, and to establish a network of mentors and business contacts.
What to expect of the internship program. In addition to working in specific bank departments, interns will participate in the following:
- Executive Interviews: You will have the opportunity to interview executives and senior leaders. As the interviewer this will help you prepare what questions to ask, research the person you are interviewing, prepare open-ended questions and create a dialogue.
- Executive Panel Discussion: This helps develop logical thinking, develops presentation skills, teaches students to think of the topic issues and ask relevant questions. It also encourages open discussion among the group.
- Young Professional Panel Discussion: Panel discussions bring different perspectives on topics and encourages open discussion among the group.
- Community Service: Giving back to the community is very important to Meridian Bank. Meridian Bank encourages all their employees to volunteer their time to a nonprofit. As a group, Interns will be provided 8 hours to volunteer at a pre-selected nonprofit. Besides having fun, volunteering provides a sense of achievement in making a difference in your community, and to learn something new!
We are seeking students who meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in Bachelor's program – rising juniors and / or seniors
- 3.2 or above Core/Major GPA or Overall
- Majors: Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar quantitative major
- A track record of outstanding academic performance
- Willingness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
Intern applicants shall provide:
- Unofficial transcripts
- Resume
- Background release form
- Internship Application
Meridian Bank supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.