Join the People Helping People

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

The Opportunity

The Intern – Corporate Development & Finance will apply their knowledge in finance/accounting (or related educational field) to analyze, model, and interpret inorganic growth opportunities that are identified by Velera.  This role provides hands-on exposure to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic investments, partnerships, and market expansion initiatives and requires cross-functional engagement to support executive-level decision-making.

Day in the Life

• Assess financial viability of investment opportunities using valuation analysis (e.g., discounted cash flow, comparable trading/transaction multiples)
• Participate in buy vs. build vs. partner assessments
• Conduct research on markets, industries and/or companies with potential strategic interest for Velera to build and prioritize a deal pipeline
• Prepare executive-level presentations and investment memos
• Support target due diligence efforts as required
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Finance, Legal and Product

Our Program

When selecting a company for your career, are you someone that values bettering communities and the people that live in those communities?

Are you looking for an organization that is leading in its industry and continues to grow and innovate based on client needs and industry trends? Does the idea of outstanding team culture and a career that fits your life and goals exciting?

Velera’s Summer Internship Program provides you – a student enrolled in an accredited university - with the chance to develop and hone your skills in business.

We offer the opportunity to build for your future by learning firsthand the Financial and more specifically Credit Union industry through professional inter-organizational experience, coupled with focused learning opportunities in your chosen career path or developmental interest. You’ll also gain insight into our rich history, our unique culture, and our committed social conscience.

Over the course of this 11-week program, June 1 – August 14, 2026, it is VELERA's goal to provide our interns not only with a real job experience that better prepares future graduates for their chosen profession, but to provide them the knowledge and experience vital to navigate a business environment.

In our program, interns will engage with a group of their peers in acquiring a foundation of knowledge in Credit Unions, the financial industry, Six Sigma, preparing for a job search, presentation skills, and more. You will also be given opportunities to network directly with industry leaders at Velera.

Velera Intern Program Entry Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program – upperclassmen and graduate students preferred.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate thoughts, communicate, completely, and concisely.

• Strong, organizational, and detail skills, with the ability to consistently perform as business requests.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to adjust easily when directions and priorities change on short notice.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite® with a heavy emphasis on Excel.

• Proficiency in software that applies to your major and function-specific internship.

• Passion for learning the Credit Union Industry.

• Believe in Velera’s culture and values. Ideal candidates have passion for their community as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About Velera

At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners.   Learn more abo