Corporate Intern - Corporate Banking – Summer 2026 (Hybrid Milwaukee or Chicago)

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

This internship opportunity is intended for first-generation students only.

Due to work requirements, candidates must be located within 30 miles of Milwaukee or Chicago.

We invite you to view the opportunity below.

The Corporate Banking Intern Program is a 12-week introduction to key disciplines within Corporate Banking, including Loan Syndications, Private Equity, Asset-Based Lending, Equipment Finance, Treasury Management Services, Foreign Exchange, and Interest Rate Derivatives. During the program, interns will follow a structured sequence of tasks to learn the fundamentals of commercial lending activities, with the goal of contributing to daily client deliverables within the respective lines of business.

The Corporate Banking Intern program is a 12-week rotational introduction to the key disciplines within the rotations of Corporate Banking,  Loan Syndications, Private Equity, Asset Based Lending, Equipment Finance, Treasury Management Services, Foreign Exchange , and Interest Rate Derivatives (exact timing and sequencing may vary), the intern will go through a structured sequence of tasks to learn the fundamentals of the discipline with the goal of contributing to daily client deliverables for the respective lines of business.

Job Accountabilities

• Learn and understand Associated Bank's credit approach and underwriting process. 

• Spread and analyze financial data 

• Work on quarterly monitoring memos (spreads, cash flow templates, brief financial statements summary memo) with guidance from Portfolio Managers. 

• Learn and understand Associated Bank’s lending cycle and wide range of banking products. 

• Expand knowledge and expertise through ongoing specialized training.

• Under guidance, support the successful execution of assigned initiatives, through project planning, coordination of partnerships, project management against defined key milestones, communications between all stakeholders.

• Complete required program training and assignments, within prescribed timeframes, mastering assessments, and meeting minimum performance and production standards.

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree Student in freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year standing Required

• Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics Majors Required

• At least two accounting classes are preferred

Experience

• Less than 2 years Entry Level Preferred

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

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Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to th