Summer 2027 Commercial Middle Market Internship - San Jose

About the role

The Fifth Third Bank Leadership Program (LP) Internship provides students with exposure to a variety of banking disciplines while building meaningful work experience through assignments within one line of business or division. The internship consists primarily of on‑the‑job training supplemented by networking opportunities, educational offerings, and performance coaching and feedback. Interns are integrated into day‑to‑day activities and projects, operate as team members on larger initiatives, and work independently on smaller projects. Interns are responsible and accountable for risk, openly exchanging ideas, elevating concerns, and following policies and procedures. They are expected to always do the right thing for customers and colleagues, driving a positive customer experience while operating within the bank’s risk appetite.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments as determined by the Assignment Leader.
• Perform specific projects as assigned by the Assignment Leader or Program Manager, utilizing project management skills to manage and report back on project status.
• Actively participate in community volunteerism projects.
• Actively participate in leadership development activities (training classes, speaker series, etc.), supplementing on‑the‑job learning throughout the program.
• Deliver a formal presentation to line of business or division leaders.
• Build a network of resources within the assigned line of business, division, or across functions.
• Effectively communicate with others, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Requirements

• Strong academic record with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and at least 1‑2 years of college coursework completed.
• Rising senior (graduating December 2027 or May/June 2028).
• Interest in pursuing a career in banking.
• Relevant internship and/or work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in critical thinking, leadership, business acumen, relationship building, and teamwork demonstrated through extracurricular activities, work experience, or academic pursuits.
• Entry‑level familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and aptitude to learn additional software applications.
• Professional customer service skills and ability to respond to standard requests from internal and external customers.
• Ability to solve routine problems by following defined procedures.
• Capability to manage own time to meet deadlines set by Manager and Assignment Leader.
• Ability to complete work with direction, guidance, and instructions from others.
• Effective communication, choosing the most appropriate form (meeting, fax, phone, email) and responding quickly to requests.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive working relationships.

Pay

Total Base Pay Range: $43,680.00 – $69,900.00 USD annually. Salary within this range varies based on role, skillset, experience, education, and geographic location. Fifth Third offers comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation as part of its Total Rewards program.

Location

San Jose, California 95113