2027 Wholesale Client Coverage & Credit Summer Intern (Internship)

Truist • Washington, DC

4d • $41 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Wholesale Client Coverage & Credit Summer Intern participates in a 10-week program designed to build a practical foundation in commercial banking, credit analysis, risk assessment, portfolio management, and relationship management. The program begins with structured training and continues with a nine-week assignment in an assigned business area, where the intern contributes to team priorities and completes a capstone project addressing a real business or client need.

The intern may be assigned to Credit Analysis, Commercial Banking, Specialized Industries, Credit Risk and Portfolio Management, or Real Estate. Work is completed under the guidance of experienced professionals and may include gathering and analyzing borrower and market information, financial analysis, research, credit-review support, portfolio monitoring, and preparation of team materials. The intern also participates in mentorship, networking, coaching, leader exposure, and other professional-development activities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Overall GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Strong analytical and financial aptitude, with effective problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Superior written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in commercial lending, credit analysis, risk management, relationship banking, commercial real estate, or related financial services areas.
• Ability to work in the designated program location for the full internship period.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in finance, accounting, economics, real estate, business analytics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with financial statements, accounting concepts, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience conducting research, analyzing data, completing team projects, or preparing presentations.
• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative, intellectual curiosity, professional judgment, and attention to detail through academics, work, or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Complete one week of in-person training on credit fundamentals, financial analysis, commercial banking, and the Wholesale Banking client and credit process.
• Complete a nine-week assignment in a business area such as Credit Analysis, Commercial Banking, Specialized Industries, Credit Risk and Portfolio Management, or Real Estate.
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial statements, borrower information, industry trends, market data, transaction information, and other materials under professional guidance.
• Assist with financial spreading, cash flow analysis, borrower and industry research, credit-review materials, portfolio monitoring, market analysis, or other work aligned with the assigned team.
• Prepare spreadsheets, presentations, written summaries, process documentation, and project updates to communicate findings and open items.
• Learn how bankers and credit professionals evaluate client needs, borrower risk, repayment capacity, transaction structure, and ongoing portfolio performance.
• For a Real Estate assignment, support analysis of commercial real estate lending, valuation fundamentals, property and market information, transaction structure, and portfolio-management considerations.
• Collaborate with teammates and cross-functional partners, participate in meetings, ask informed questions, incorporate feedback, and provide timely updates on assigned work.
• Complete and present a capstone project addressing a real business or client need and demonstrating financial analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Participate in mentorship, networking, coaching, leader exposure, and professional-development activities throughout the internship.
• Follow applicable policies and procedures, exercise sound judgment, and protect confidential client and company information.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan.
• Eligible employees receive vacation, sick days, and paid holidays; time off is prorated based on hire date and full-time or part-time status.
• Depending on position and division, benefits may include a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. Eligibility for specific benefits varies, and temporary or contingent workers are not eligible under the general benefits description.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern