Intern - Business Banking, Illinois (Summer 2027)

About Working at Commerce

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.

Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.

Compensation Range

Hourly: $20.00 - $20.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

Commerce Bank’s summer internship program provides students a chance to gain real world experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. Internships are offered in a wide range of functional business areas and are designed to provide the interns with meaningful and relevant work. Interns are encouraged to apply their talents to actual business projects and work with a team of dedicated professionals. In addition to work experiences, interns will get to hear from key leaders of the organization and learn about the many facets of banking; they will develop strong networks with other interns and business professionals. This is an exciting and rewarding program!

Commerce Bank interns are involved in strategic projects, participate in company initiatives, and interact with executive leadership. They also participate in weekly lunch- and-learns, community service activities, and sponsored outings. Our flexible team environment recognizes and rewards talent – be a part of a group that celebrates diversity and new ideas!

We will help you develop your skills in your chosen field, provide you with a mentor, and put you to work with real, meaningful responsibilities. You will be given the opportunity to apply your coursework, skills, and previous experience to one of the best banks in the Midwest. We want you to help us make decisions that ultimately make a difference in the lives of our customers.

Our internships are offered every summer in a variety of departments at Commerce Bank, such as Commercial Banking, Credit, Marketing, Data Analytics, and more. We are looking for Junior or Senior college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in:

Finance

Accounting

Business Administration

Economics

Mathematics/Statistics

Marketing

And more!

The summer internship session will begin on Tuesday, May 18, 2027 , and will run for 11 weeks , ending on Friday, July 30, 2027 . Internships are paid, full-time opportunities with a Monday through Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

Junior or Senior college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong written and verbal communication skills; including presentation skills

Attention to detail with strong organizational skills

***Commerce Bank has internship opportunities throughout all regions. The Community Markets internship includes several locations including Springfield MO, Joplin MO, Wichita KS, Columbia MO, Cape Girardeau, MO & Bloomington/Peoria IL. More than one internship opportunity may be available.

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Intern job. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is

$20.00 per hour.

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Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.

Location: 1339 E Empire St, Bloomington, Illinois 61701

Time Type:

Full time