Finance Intern

Northwest Bank • Columbus, OH

8h

About The Position

The Corporate Development & Strategy Intern will support Northwest Bank’s strategic growth initiatives by assisting with market analysis, financial evaluation, and enterprise strategy projects. This role provides direct exposure to executive-level decision-making and offers hands-on experience in corporate strategy, M&A evaluation, and business transformation within a regulated financial services environment. This internship is designed for high-performing students interested in strategy, finance, consulting, or banking leadership careers.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Strategy / Management or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or coursework in: Investment banking, Consulting, Corporate finance, Strategy
• Experience with financial modeling or data analysis tools
• Interest in the financial services industry

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support enterprise strategy initiatives
• Analyze industry trends across banking, fintech, and financial services
• Develop insights to inform strategic planning and growth opportunities
• Assist in evaluating potential mergers, acquisitions, and partnership opportunities
• Support financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence preparation
• Compile briefing materials for senior leadership discussions
• Analyze financial and operational performance data to identify trends and opportunities
• Support development of executive-level presentations and strategic updates
• Assist in building dashboards, reports, and business cases
• Participate in cross-functional strategic projects (e.g., digital transformation, operational efficiency, client growth initiatives)
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Retail Banking, and Commercial teams
• Deliver a final presentation summarizing key findings and recommendations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern