Centier Financial Partners & Centier Investment Services Intern

Description

SUMMARY: Centier Bank’s Summer Internship Program is designed to help college students develop technical skills, business acumen, and leadership abilities while experiencing the dynamic world of community banking. This 12-week program, beginning in May, provides a well-rounded, hands-on experience that includes:

• Program mentor for guidance throughout the internship
• Leadership panels with department heads
• Networking lunches with peers
• Multiple professional development workshops
• Capstone project presented to senior leadership
• National Intern Day celebration
• Opportunities to volunteer and serve the community
• Social events with fellow interns

Our program provides the foundational skills, support, and exposure needed to explore a long-term career with Centier Bank, all within a values-driven, supportive environment.

Internships require up to 40 hours a week and would work at various Centier Bank locations in Lake and Porter County. This is a paid internship.

The Centier Financial Partners & Centier Investment Services intern will focus within our fiduciary services and investments departments, dividing their time between both teams while supporting day-to-day tasks, ad hoc projects, and key initiatives as assigned. The intern will learn about managing client relationships, prospecting and referrals, investment, and trust management, as well as a variety of other service-related tasks. The intern will shadow professionals engaged in all areas of these departments, participating in various meetings (internal and client-facing) to better appreciate the role and skills required. The intern will also learn about the relationship between these departments and our Retail team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The internship at Centier is an opportunity to independently solve a critical business problem and contribute real-value to a fast-paced team.
• The intern is faced with a timely question or challenge from the Bank's business partners to think strategically and cross-functionally to provide a comprehensive recommendation during their final presentation.
• Interns have full support from a mentor and department supervisor(s) specific to each area of business within the department of study.
• The rotation may require significant interaction with various functions as a part of the project - marketing, finance, data analytics, tech solutions and retail/business banking to help bring the project to life.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple deliverables and follow up on items, as necessary.
• Self-starter, motivated, and looking to provide value in all activities.
• Ability to learn new information quickly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills are a necessity.
• The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment. 
• Confident and friendly communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Leadership, teamwork, and client servicing ability.
• A well-rounded character, appreciating diversity and valuing inclusion.
• A strong sense of resiliency and maintaining professionalism in all situations.
• Knowledge and interested in Centier Bank and the financial services industry.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current college enrollment in a related major/field of study
• You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Relocation expenses are not provided.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The internship at Centier is an opportunity to independently solve a critical business problem and contribute real-value to a fast-paced team.
• The intern is faced with a timely question or challenge from the Bank's business partners to think strategically and cross-functionally to provide a comprehensive recommendation during their final presentation.
• Interns have full support from a mentor and department supervisor(s) specific to each area of business within the department of study.
• The rotation may require significant interaction with various functions as a part of the project - marketing, finance, data analytics, tech solutions and retail/business banking to help bring the project to life.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple deliverables and follow up on items, as necessary.
• Self-starter, motivated, and looking to provide value in all activities.
• Ability to learn new information quickly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills are a necessity.
• The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment. 
• Confident and friendly communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Leadership, teamwork, and client servicing ability.
• A well-rounded character, appreciating diversity and valuing inclusion.
• A strong sense of resiliency and maintaining professionalism in all situations.
• Knowledge and interested in Centier Bank and the financial services industry.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current college enrollment in a related major/field of study
• You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Relocation expenses are not provided.