Credit Analyst, Farm Credit Leasing Intern (Minneapolis)

CoBank•Minneapolis, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CoBank interns gain real-life exposure to the daily duties of their group. They spend the summer as a valued member of their respective team, learning business skills and assisting with a variety of projects that have an impact on the bank’s operations. An additional focus of the summer intern will be to complete a capstone project that will seek to add value to the team they are supporting. Over your 10-week paid internship, our Credit Analyst Interns will analyze balance sheets, cash flow, profitability, liquidity, and solvency statements for commercial credit reports. Interns will engage in a range of portfolio management tasks, including addressing compliance, finance, legal, and closing-related issues. You'll develop your analytical skills through hands-on training, mentorship, and support from a network of peers. Additionally, interns will complete a capstone summer project, which may involve industry research, portfolio analysis, market snapshots, or general economic outlooks. Farm Credit Leasing (FCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of CoBank and part of the Farm Credit System, provides lease financing solutions to agricultural producers, cooperatives, rural utilities, and water providers across the United States. FCL helps customers acquire essential assets - from rolling stock and equipment to facilities - through tailored leasing programs that support operational efficiency and financial flexibility. Interns in FCL gain exposure to origination processes, workflow management, and digital-first improvement initiatives, while contributing to impactful projects that enhance leasing operations and customer experience. This internship provides a pathway to our full-time Credit Analyst Program (CAP) upon graduation. This role is hybrid, interns will come into their designated office at least 3 days a week. Interns work approximately 40-hours per week.

Requirements

Internship applicants must be students with expected graduation dates between December 2027 and May 2029 to be considered for this opportunity.
Currently enrolled in and working towards a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Agribusiness, or a related discipline and in good academic standing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Aptitude for learning other software applications
Ability to perform research across multiple systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in agriculture, banking, or financial services industry (preferred)

Responsibilities

Analyze balance sheets, cash flow, profitability, liquidity, and solvency statements for commercial credit reports.
Engage in a range of portfolio management tasks, including addressing compliance, finance, legal, and closing-related issues.
Complete a capstone summer project, which may involve industry research, portfolio analysis, market snapshots, or general economic outlooks.
Gain exposure to origination processes, workflow management, and digital-first improvement initiatives.
Contribute to impactful projects that enhance leasing operations and customer experience.
Spread Financials
Analyze financials
Build Workbooks
Write credit reports
Participate in credit training
Attend customer visits / events as available
Conduct research for capstone presentation
Complete other research projects based on office needs
Network and learn about other divisions within CoBank