Summer Internship 2027

Northwest Financial Corp.•Spencer, IA

About The Position

This internship program provides training in various facets of banking. Interns will receive established training, function in different positions using learned skills, and serve as backups for other roles. The program aims to enhance careers through work experience and continuing education, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Interns will also participate in examinations and audits, maintain awareness of the Information Security Program, and contribute to the Bank's image by being active in the community. A working knowledge of the Bank’s products and services will be developed to provide quality customer service and build relationships.

Requirements

Associates degree; and up to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Above average verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to outlying branch areas, as business needs dictate.
Regular customer service problem solving using established variables.

Responsibilities

Receives training in facets of banking, following the established training schedule.
As training is received, functions in the various positions for a period of time using the skills learned.
Serves as a backup for other position(s) and performs other duties, as assigned.
Enhances career through work experience and continuing education.
Maintains compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Participates and responds to examinations, audits and third party reviews.
Complies with the Information Security Program and is accountable for maintaining a high level of risk and security awareness.
Establishes a good image for the Bank by being active and visible in the community.
Attends meetings as assigned.
Develops a working knowledge of the Bank’s products and services through usage and webex attendance to provide quality customer service while building relationships and exceeding expectations.