About the role#
This is a 10.5-week summer internship based in Buffalo, New York. You will join the Commercial Bank team to gain hands-on experience in credit and lending. Throughout the program, you will work alongside senior bankers and analysts to support middle market and institutional clients. You will also complete a Capstone Project that combines credit analysis, business analytics, and client-facing deliverables.
What you'll do#
- Analyze commercial loan requests by reviewing financial statement spreads and calculating key financial ratios.
- Evaluate the business and financial integrity of borrowers.
- Ensure the accuracy of credit system data and maintain proper portfolio assignments.
- Collect financial statements from clients to monitor ongoing performance.
- Support relationship management teams by tracking pipeline activities in Salesforce.
- Collaborate with teammates on line-of-business projects and participate in professional development sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a four-year undergraduate program with at least two years completed.
- An anticipated graduation date in or before May 2028.
- A minimum 3.3 GPA.
- Coursework in finance, accounting, economics, or data science.
- Strong quantitative, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through work or extracurricular activities.
- Professional conduct and a strong work ethic.
Location & details#
- Location: Buffalo, New York.
- Term: May 26, 2027 to August 6, 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: $23 per hour plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
- Note: This position does not provide employment visa sponsorship.
About KeyBank
KeyCorp is a financial services company based in Cleveland, Ohio. It provides retail and commercial banking, investment management, and consumer finance products. The company serves individuals and businesses across the United States and in international markets. It operates as a public company with over 23,000 employees.
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