Program Objectives
- Develop professional skills in a real-world banking environment.
- Provide hands-on experience across various departments.
- Foster a deeper understanding of the financial industry.
Program Duration
- Length: Approximately 12 weeks
- Start Date: May
- End Date: Late July/Early August
Location
Internship locations vary, with most opportunities in Lake and Porter County, Indiana. The Corporate Centre is located in Merrillville, Indiana.
Interns are grouped and assigned a Capstone Topic to research and present to the Bank’s Senior Leadership Team, showcasing their learning and innovation.
Centier Bank is committed to having a Servant’s Heart, a value that extends to interns. Participants engage in community volunteerism and bank events, contributing to the community's well-being.
This past summer, our interns helped clean up the Indiana Dunes.
Interns interact with associates across the organization through group leadership panels and one-on-one sessions. Special events are also organized for interns to network with each other. The program celebrates achievements with a National Intern Day celebration.
Interns have access to in-person professional development opportunities, including:
- Franklin Covey trainings
- Workshops and seminars on industry topics
- Resume building and interview skills sessions
Each intern is paired with a designated mentor who assists in setting goals, providing perspectives, and examining mindsets. Interns meet with their mentors bi-weekly or more frequently if desired, ensuring a mutually beneficial relationship.
Department availability varies each year. Potential opportunities within the program include:
- Project Management
- Portfolio Analytics
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Marketing
- Technical Solutions
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Data Analytics
- Investments
- Credit
- Business Banking
Application Process
Submit Application
View our current Centier Bank internship openings on our careers page and submit your application.
HR Phone Screen
If selected, you will receive a phone call from one of our HR associates to discuss the role, your interest, and your basic qualifications.
HR Interview
If basic qualifications are met, one of our HR associates will schedule a first-round interview with you. The interview may be virtual or in-person.
Hiring Manager Interview
If selected to move forward, an interview with the hiring manager will be scheduled. This may be in person or virtual or in-person.
Offer
Once all interviews have been conducted, offers will be extended to the selected candidates by our HR team.
Important Dates
Applications open in early fall (September/October) for the following summer.
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In some cases, our interns secure full-time positions after the internship, depending on business needs.
As a community bank, we are very passionate about the development of our Interns and building a strong Indiana workforce! While in the program, our interns build a variety of skills including technical skills, critical thinking skills, teamwork, and leadership, all which make great additions to their resumes. Additionally, they meet and network with many professionals, including senior leadership.
As a company, we are driven by 5 core values that create a warm, friendly, and caring work environment, known as C.L.I.F.F.
- Caring
- Loyalty
- Integrity
- Friendship
- Fun
Our associates embody a servant-heart culture and genuinely enjoy working together while having fun!
No day is ever the same for our Centier Bank interns! Interns attend department meetings, collaborate with other interns, attend social events, and give back to our local community.
Check out a day in the life of one of our past interns, Matt.
Yes, all bank internships are paid positions.
No! While many of our bank Interns are finance or accounting majors, we also have many Interns with majors in Business, Marketing, or even Arts & Humanities.
The banking Internship is a 12-week program beginning in May and running through early August.
Contact Information
For any questions or further information, please contact:
Program Coordinator
Jamie Mazepa
[email protected]
219-755-6160, ext. 1808
Centier Bank Corporate Centre Address
600 E. 84th Avenue, Merrillville, Indiana 46410
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