About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027. You will join the Private Wealth Advisors team to gain hands-on experience in the financial services industry. The program offers exposure to various disciplines including investment management, private banking, and client management.
What you'll do#
- Support the Private Wealth Advisors team with day-to-day business operations.
- Assist with analytics, presentations, projects, and product development.
- Gain exposure to retirement plan services, fiduciary services, and consumer investment services.
- Participate in a coordinated community service project with other interns.
- Network with Executive and Senior Leadership.
- Present a summary of your experience at the end of the program.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time Bachelor or higher degree-seeking student in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration at an accredited university.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week from May 17th to August 6th, 2027.
- Willingness to travel periodically throughout the First Merchants footprint.
- Strong initiative, enthusiasm, work ethic, self-motivation, and a team mentality.
- A demonstrated interest in the financial services industry.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Royal Oak, Michigan.
- This is an on-site role.
About First Merchants Corporation
First Merchants Corporation is a financial services holding company based in Muncie, Indiana. Founded in 1893, it operates First Merchants Bank and First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors. The company provides commercial and personal banking services alongside investment management. It maintains a presence across Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan with over 2,000 employees.
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