Internal Controls 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.

This is an intern level position responsible for supporting the associates and functions within the ERM department, focusing on FDICIA, but also incorporating other aspects of monitoring and reporting of risk throughout the Bank, and additional initiatives as they arise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop an understanding of risk management, risk monitoring, and internal controls.
• Develop an awareness of audit and technology-based audit took skills, as well as an understanding of the business processes.
• Support the Internal Control Team with a focus on documenting and testing the internal controls over financial reporting.
• Adapt to a change in priorities. Multi-task and maintain the appropriate focus and attention to detail.
• Drive to create an environment of inclusion and “buy-in” with any and all associate interactions.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and ability to effectively use the MS Suite of products.
• 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 work with a team and independently.
• Ability to learn new information quickly.
• Ability to ask questions and communicate when assistance is requested.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others (both written and verbally).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Deadline-driven with a high degree of professionalism.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College student in relevant field of study.
• Expressed interest in a risk-related function within a financial institution

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop an understanding of risk management, risk monitoring, and internal controls.
• Develop an awareness of audit and technology-based audit took skills, as well as an understanding of the business processes.
• Support the Internal Control Team with a focus on documenting and testing the internal controls over financial reporting.
• Adapt to a change in priorities. Multi-task and maintain the appropriate focus and attention to detail.
• Drive to create an environment of inclusion and “buy-in” with any and all associate interactions.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and ability to effectively use the MS Suite of products.
• 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 work with a team and independently.
• Ability to learn new information quickly.
• Ability to ask questions and communicate when assistance is requested.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others (both written and verbally).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Deadline-driven with a high degree of professionalism.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College student in relevant field of study.
• Expressed interest in a risk-related function within a financial institution