About the role#
This summer internship provides hands-on experience in agricultural lending. You will work directly with loan officers and department leadership to complete real projects. The program includes a manager and a mentor to guide your daily work. Interns also participate in weekly professional development sessions covering resume reviews, mock interviews, and networking skills.
What you'll do#
- Prepare FSA Annual Financial Request packets for customers.
- Analyze loan prospects by collecting financial data and inputting it into analysis software.
- Prepare mock documents for loan requests.
- Conduct farm visits alongside loan officers.
- Assist with marketing projects, including preparation for local fairs.
- Present your final project results and business recommendations to company leadership.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least your sophomore year of college.
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Majors in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Agriculture, or Accounting are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Merchants Bank IN
Merchants Bank is a public banking institution founded in 2009. Based in Carmel, Indiana, the company operates through banking centers and regional production offices. It provides services in retail and correspondent residential mortgage banking, multifamily mortgage banking, business banking, and agricultural lending. The bank also manages mortgage warehouse financing and traditional community banking.
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