Internship

Bank Independent: Summer 2027 Internship

Internships at Bank Independent offer hands-on experience to college students in their field of study and an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of banking. The internship program includes a 12–16-week job study that highlights banking processes specific to the placement and how they interrelate. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced bankers who can offer insights to help you better understand the financial services industry. Each intern will contribute to a department within the bank while also having opportunities to shadow other departments. Bank Independent is a full-service community bank offering Relationship Banking, Treasury Solutions Business Banking and Wealth Management Services with over 30 locations in Northwest Alabama. 

The intern will be expected to display a positive attitude and flexibility in accepting varied work assignments. The employee has access to extremely sensitive information and confidential data and is expected to exercise professionalism and confidentiality in all relevant matters.

Variety of Departments 

• Accounting, IT, Audit, Business Intelligence, Credit, Learning & Development, Marketing, Project Management, Human Resources, Security, Sales Office

Working Conditions

• Generally good, with little exposure to noise, extreme temperatures, dust or other adverse factors
• Considerable effort and eyestrain from continued checking on the accuracy of all work leaving the department

Minimum Level of Preparation and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be active junior or senior college student in desired or related department
• Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing, Psychology, or Education, majors preferred; open to all majors
• Needs to be able to work in person up to 30 hours per week, have hours of availability between Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to Bank Independent Mission, Vision & Values
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent face-to-face and phone-based customer service skills
• Ability to maintain discretion and keep employee information confidential
• Have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Applications of Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication and team-work skills

Team Members are required to perform other duties as assigned by leadership. Leadership reserves the right to change this job description as needed.