Business Technology Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

This internship encourages creativity and innovation, offering hands-on experience with real projects that add value to your resume—no coffee running involved. Top performers are considered for entry-level full-time positions after the program.

Focus areas

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Learn how software is built, tested, and deployed using modern development methodologies.
• Collaborative Development: Work with developers and business teams to iterate solutions that bring real value.
• Business Process Analysis: Understand how business processes work and how technology can improve them.
• System & Workflow Design: Help design and build workflows that enhance efficiency and reporting.
• Project Management & Systems Exposure: Work alongside the Project Delivery team to understand how banks manage systems and deliver strategic initiatives.
• Real World Meetings: Sit in on project meetings to observe and contribute to discussions around the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Data Analysis: Learn how to extract and transform data into actionable insights.

Program experience

• Apply coursework to projects and implement solutions or recommendations.
• Have both a manager and a mentor to guide you through the program and day-to-day work.
• Deliver a final presentation of project results and make business recommendations to your department, team members, and Company leadership.
• Weekly HR Development Days for professional growth and industry learning.

Professional development offered

• Mock interviews and resume review with the talent management team.
• LinkedIn training to build and develop your personal profile and learn about online professional networking.
• DISC Assessment coursework on using results to improve teamwork, communication, and productivity.
• "Company Insiders" Training—listen to current employees' success stories and learn about each department's role in the company's success.

Requirements

• Have completed at least your sophomore year of college; graduates are welcome to apply.
• All degree programs will be considered.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
• Exhibit these core disciplines: Teamwork, Communication, Critical Thinking, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Adaptability.

About the company

Ranked as the top-performing U.S. public bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence, Merchants Bancorp is a diversified bank holding company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, operating multiple lines of business, including multifamily housing and healthcare facility financing and servicing, mortgage warehouse financing, retail and correspondent residential mortgage banking, agricultural lending, and traditional community banking. Merchants Bancorp conducts its business through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, Merchants Bank, Merchants Capital Corp., and Merchants Mortgage, a division of Merchants Bank. Merchants Capital was established in August of 1990 as a mortgage banking firm specializing in multifamily housing and health care facilities finance. With extensive experience in these types of finance, the company is a premier provider and servicer of Multifamily, Affordable, Healthcare, and Student Housing. Our mission is simple: to provide the best origination and service of our loan and investment products with exceptional customer service, accuracy, creativity, speed, and conformance to regulations.