2027 Bank Internship Program

American Bank & Trust - South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Our 12-week internship provides students with exposure to the banking industry while allowing them to gain practical experience in a department aligned with their academic background, career interests, and business needs. Following the interview and selection process, interns will be assigned to a primary department based on their field of study and interests. This is a fully onsite experience designed to provide direct exposure to banking operations, collaboration, and workplace culture. Remote work is not available for this internship. Additional location opportunities outside of Sioux Falls may be available in select American Bank & Trust markets, depending on business needs and placement opportunities. This internship goes beyond observation. You'll contribute to real projects, work alongside experienced professionals, build meaningful relationships, develop both technical and professional skills, and gain valuable insight into potential career paths within banking and financial services. The program is intentionally designed to be interactive, engaging, and career-focused, helping students build confidence and experience before entering the workforce.

Requirements

Undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year, or students who have completed approximately 50% of the required coursework in their degree program.
Finance
Accounting
Economics
Financial Planning
Business Administration
Human Resources
Organizational Leadership
Learning & Development
Marketing
Communications
Project Management
Data Analytics
Management Information Systems
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Risk Management & Insurance
Criminal Justice (for BSA/Compliance opportunities)
Prolonged and frequent mental and visual concentration required.
Periodic stressful situations in response to multiple priorities within established deadlines.
Must be able to lift and move up to 20 pounds of office supplies and equipment.
Some bending, turning, and twisting required.

Responsibilities

Engage customers with their everyday financial needs through account services, transactions, and personalized banking support.
Support the bank’s day-to-day processes by ensuring transactions, records, and internal services are completed accurately and efficiently.
Evaluate creditworthiness and support the loan process to help customers and businesses meet their financial goals.
Provide financing, cash management solutions, and financial guidance to support growth and daily operations.
Help protect the bank by identifying risks and ensuring policies, practices, and regulations are followed.
Monitor activity, investigate concerns, and help prevent money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes.
Support employees through recruiting, onboarding, development, engagement, and other workplace programs.
Manage financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and other activities that support the bank’s financial health.
Promote the bank’s brand, communicates with customers and employees, and builds relationships within the communities it serves.
Maintain secure technology and digital banking tools that help employees and customers bank efficiently.
Participate in hands-on projects and real business assignments.
Engage in departmental job shadowing experiences.
Participate in professional mentorship opportunities.
Attend Lunch & Learn sessions with leaders across the organization.
Attend networking events with community leaders and banking professionals.
Connect and collaborate with interns from other organizations in the region.
Develop soft-skill focused on communication, professionalism, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.
Complete a capstone project presented to bank leadership at the conclusion of the program.