At a glance
- Type
- Intern
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Company size
- Medium (501-5K)
- Industry
- Finance/FinTech
About the role
- Thank you for your interest in the First Merchants 2027 Summer Internship Program! First Merchants is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic college students for our 12-week paidsummer internship program.
- Why Intern at First Merchants?
- Gain hands-on experience in the financial services industry
- Work on meaningful projects that impact the business
- Receive mentorship from experienced professionals
- Build relationships with leaders across the organization
- Participate in networking and development events
- Volunteer alongside fellow interns during a community service project
- Present accomplishments and key learnings to senior leadership
Summer Internship Program Overview
First Merchants internship opportunities are available in a variety of business areas including Credit Administration, Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Treasury Management, Private Wealth, Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Risk, Operations, and other business functions.
Department Internship Duties & Responsibilities
- Below is what you can expect to learn from an internship in our Treasury Management Department at First Merchants Bank:
- Learn the roles within the treasury management department including Treasury Solutions
- Learn the importance of onboarding new customers, the client experience, and portfolio management
- Learn the sales cycle, relationship banking, and whole-bank selling techniques
- Gain hands-on sales experience
- Learn treasury management sales management
Successful students will possess
Initiative
Enthusiasm
Strong Work Ethic
Team Mentality
Self-Motivation
In addition to the learning objectives, all interns will participate in a coordinated community service project. Interns will have an opportunity to network with Executive and Senior Leadership at our Intern Meet & Greet event and will present a summary of their experience at the conclusion of the internship program.
Required Qualifications
- Be a full-time Bachelor (or higher) degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university.
- Be available to work 40 hours per week from May 17th- August 6th, 2027.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
- Have demonstrated interest in the industry and/or specific area of interest.
- Possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Be able and willing to travel periodically throughout the First Merchants footprint, if applicable.
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.
Since its organization, the Corporation has grown to include more than 126 banking center locations in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, and a wealth management company.
Our Vision Is
To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.
Our Mission is
To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.
Our Team
"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."
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