Intern - Commercial Banking Administration

Thank you for your interest in First Merchants Bank's 2026 Summer Internship program!

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic college students for our 12-week paid summer internship program.

About First Merchants:

First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company located in Central Indiana. We provide our clients with broad financial services delivered locally by bankers who are known and trusted in their communities. We offer personal banking, business banking, mortgage lending, treasury management services, and wealth management.

First Merchants serves 27 Indiana, 2 Ohio, and 5 Michigan counties.

Our mission is to be the most attentive, knowledgeable, and high-performing bank for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging.

Below is what you can expect to learn from an internship in our Commercial Banking Administration department at First Merchants Bank:

1. Gain exposure to Commercial Banking operations through shadowing, interviews, and one-on-one meetings with leaders across loan administration, analytics, compliance, and sales enablement.
2. Support key 2026 initiatives such as the Commercial Loan Process Improvement and Sales & Marketing Framework development through research, documentation, and analysis.
3. Learn the Commercial Bank delivery model and the importance of a team-based approach to client service and operational excellence.
4. Participate in commercial loan administration activities by partnering with Commercial Administration Managers and attending loan closing meetings.
5. Develop an understanding of risk and compliance requirements through committee observations and policy reviews.

Successful students will possess:

• Initiative
• Enthusiasm
• Strong Work Ethic
• Team Mentality
• Self-Motivation

In addition to the learning objectives, all interns will participate as a group in a community service project, will have an opportunity to network with many of our Executive and Senior Leadership during a Meet & Greet event, and will present a summary of your summer during our final presentations.

Who is qualified to apply?

Students must:

• be a Bachelor's (or higher) degree-seeking full-time student at an accredited college or university.
• be available to work 40 hours per week from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026.
• be authorized to work in the United States.
• possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• be able and willing to travel periodically throughout the First Merchants footprint.