Consumer Banking Intern – Summer 2027

Job overview

The Consumer Banking Intern role is onsite in Lafayette, Indiana, for a 12-week summer program running May 17 through August 6, 2027, at 40 hours per week. Pay is $20 per hour. The internship supports First Merchants Bank’s consumer banking team and its work serving everyday client needs. The intern observes and assists banking-center operations, client sales and service, and sales management processes. The program provides hands-on exposure to financial services, mentorship, networking, development activities, and a community service project.

What you'll do

• Observe frontline associates and Regional Operations Managers
• observe and assist bankers serving clients with everyday banking needs
• observe and assist managers in executing sales processes
• participate in a community service project, networking and development events
• present a summary of internship experience at the program’s conclusion.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

consumer banking intern

summer 2027

lafayette in

first merchants bank

12-week internship

$20/hour

40 hours per week

banking operations

client service

sales processes

mentorship

community service

college students

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mentorship, networking and development events, hands-on financial services experience, and participation in a community service project.

Why this role

Paid 12-week summer internship; applicants must be full-time bachelor’s-degree-seeking students or higher, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and be available for 40 hours per week during the stated dates.

About the employer

First Merchants Bank is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial Banking. Sector: 52.