Commercial Banking Summer Internship – Early Careers
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Job Description
About the Company:
Lensa is a leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. They are advertising a 2026 Commercial Banking Summer Internship at Wells Fargo in Chicago, IL.
Job Description:
This is a 10-week summer internship program (June-August 2026) with Wells Fargo’s Commercial Banking division, designed to provide undergraduate students with an understanding of commercial banking and potential career paths through hands-on experience. Interns will work with an experienced team within one of the Commercial Banking businesses.
Key aspects of the internship include:
• Induction Week: A week-long onboarding and training session.
• On-the-job experience: Meaningful experiences working within a high-performing team, building analytical skills and understanding key processes.
• Professional support: Partnering with high-performing employees who will act as mentors and coaches.
• Virtual speaker series: Insights from Wells Fargo’s top leaders on career development and trends in the financial services industry.
• Organized networking activities: Opportunities for community involvement and networking with peers and employees.
In this role, you will:
• Participate in formal internship program activities, workshops, and initiatives.
• Complete assignments to become familiar with policies and procedures.
• Conduct research and financial analysis to assess client needs and identify optimal Wells Fargo products and services.
• Partner with relationship managers, product specialists, and credit underwriters to support business efforts.
• Receive direction from a manager while developing knowledge of compliance and risk management requirements.
• Prioritize work, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure.
Ideal candidates should have:
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Be an energetic self-starter with a genuine interest in learning and growth.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Required Qualifications:
• 6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
Desired Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2026 or May/June 2027.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Knowledge, interest, and/or experience in finance, accounting, and sales.
Program Locations: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Minneapolis, MN; Phoenix, AZ.
Pay: Specific hourly rates vary by location (Chicago: $39.90/hr). The advertisement lists an overall pay range of $18.00 – $65.00.
Benefits: Eligible employees receive a comprehensive set of benefits including health, 401(k), paid time off, disability, life insurance, parental leave, discounts, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships for dependent children.
