About the role#
Commerce Bank is seeking an intern to join the Retail Lending and Credit Card team for the summer of 2027. This role focuses on credit card acquisitions risk management, fraud prevention, and application decisioning. You will work on a specific project to evaluate or optimize current strategies using data analysis and research. This position is a full-time, paid opportunity that offers practical experience in business analytics and financial services.
What you'll do#
- Complete a project focused on evaluating or optimizing credit card acquisitions risk, fraud, or application strategy.
- Analyze performance data to identify trends, potential concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Research emerging industry practices related to fraud prevention and application decisioning.
- Develop data-supported observations and recommendations based on your findings.
- Present your project results to Retail Lending and Credit Card leadership and business partners.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, data analytics, mathematics, statistics, risk management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive business and customer information with discretion.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn.
- Previous coursework or experience in data analysis, research, financial services, or risk management is preferred.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel is preferred.
- Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Term: 11 weeks, from May 18, 2027, to July 30, 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday.
- Modality: Hybrid, with 3 days per week in the office.
- Compensation: $20.00 per hour.
About Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank provides financial services to individuals and businesses. The company offers checking, savings, loans, and wealth management. It operates as a public company with over 5,000 employees. Headquarters are located in Kansas City and St. Louis. The bank has served customers for more than 150 years.
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