Retail Banking Intern

German American Bank•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Retail Banking Intern works in a branch alongside a leader and mentor on a strategic project. The intern conducts research to uncover solutions, develops recommendations, and presents them to the leadership team. The position also provides exposure to the day-to-day functions of retail banking and critical bank operations. During the summer, the intern follows an experience and development plan and applies their field of study in a real-world setting. The intern interacts with internal and external customers, gathers data, compiles and shares reports, builds relationships, participates in community events, and works with the team to plan and complete the project. The program concludes with a formal presentation of the project and recommendations for next steps.

Requirements

Be an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Communication, Finance, Marketing, Management, or a related major at an accredited college or university.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic, project and time management skills, written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in teams.
Be motivated, resourceful, and results-driven to complete project milestones.
Be able to ask questions and provide and receive feedback.
Have access to reliable transportation for training and networking events.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and an interest in relationship building through consultative sales.
Customer-service orientation and adaptability to meet customer or business needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and achieve goals.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Conduct research for a strategic project affecting retail banking and develop potential solutions.
Present project findings and recommendations to the leadership team.
Learn day-to-day retail banking functions and critical bank operations.
Follow an experience and development plan and apply academic learning in a real-world setting.
Interact with internal and external customers.
Gather data and compile and share reports.
Build relationships and participate in community events.
Collaborate with the team to determine how to complete the project.
Complete project milestones and deliver a formal capstone presentation with recommended next steps.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
17 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
Education Assistance Program.
Paid parental bonding leave.
Wellness benefits.
Life event coverage.
Service awards.
Financial benefits including a 401(k) match and stock purchase plan.
National and local discounts on computers, vacations, phones, and retail shopping.
Logo wear discounts.
Free checking account, checks, and discounted bank services.