Commercial Lending Intern Summer 2027

About the role

We are looking for a Commercial Lending Intern to join our team this summer! This is a wonderful opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in your field of interest. You will learn how to support the business day-to-day, manage project work, develop your network, and engage in professional development. This internship is ideal for individuals who are curious, relationship-oriented, adaptable, and eager to learn about the many facets of commercial banking.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to the various aspects of commercial lending, including servicing a variety of secured and unsecured loans and lines of credit.
• Support commercial lenders to identify and solicit profitable business deposit and loan relationships to target new business.
• Handle simple customer accounts
• Engage with different segments of the bank for increased exposure and networking. These areas include Internal Audit, Investments, Finance & Accounting, Credit, Mortgage, Branch Banking, Marketing, etc.
• Participate in educational sessions and trainings to develop and enhance core skills and industry knowledge.
• Attend networking sessions with other interns from CBI, and other banks, to learn from banking professionals and engage in teamwork sessions.
• Present your experiences and projects at the end of the summer.
• Travel periodically between bank locations, customer meetings, training sessions, and community events as business needs require.
• Build relationships with banking professionals, customers, and local Centers of Influence while observing how commercial relationships are developed and maintained.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or Business Administration.
• Junior-level coursework is preferred.
• A minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, leadership experience, or involvement in related activities such as student organizations, tutoring, business fraternities, or community engagement.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt, learn quickly, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism and confidence when interacting with customers and community members.
• Possesses strong computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Effective collaborator with team members
• Proactive and driven, exhibiting a strong sense of initiative.
• A leader among peers.