Apply on Employer Site

Wintrust Financial Corporation · 2 months ago

Wintrust 2026 Summer Internship - Commercial Banking

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19/hr - $19/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Wintrust Financial Corporation is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, offering community and commercial banking services. The Commercial Banking Internship provides an opportunity to build a professional network and develop technical skills as a credit analyst, working closely with colleagues to meet business objectives and analyzing credit and financial information.

Financial ServicesWealth Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with colleagues to meet business objectives and priorities defined by the specific line of commercial business

Learn approval process for commercial loans

Analyze credit and financial information of businesses and individuals to determine the degree of risk associated with the extension of credit

Generate and interpret financial ratios for the purpose of evaluating an applicant's financial condition

Spread balance sheets and income statements in financial statement spreading software

Perform collateral analysis of current and prospective customers

Underwrite and present an entire Credit Approval Presentation for both annual reviews and renewals

Qualification

Financial analysisCredit analysisAnalytical skillsDecision-makingVolunteering experienceExtra-curricular activitiesInterest in corporate financeLeadership experience

Required

Currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university, with preference for students entering their junior or senior year

Concentrations in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Strong analytical, decision-making skills, and an interest in financial analysis and corporate finance, as demonstrated by coursework, or prior experience

Leadership, extra-curricular, or volunteering experience with a passion for results

You must be authorized to work permanently in the U.S. now and in the future to participate in Wintrust's Commercial Banking Internship Program. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, we do not offer immigration sponsorship (including OPT and CPT) for this program

Company

Wintrust Financial Corporation

Glassdoor3.7

Wintrust Financial Corporation delivers sophisticated financial capabilities with a community bank personality across its businesses in banking, specialty finance, and wealth management.

Founded in 1995