Intern - Bank Protection
First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq: FRME) is the largest financial holding company based in Central Indiana. We provide our clients with broad financial services delivered locally by bankers who are known and trusted in their communities. The Corporation has grown to include more than 106 locations in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, and a wealth management company. We offer personal banking, business banking, mortgage lending, treasury management services, and wealth management. As of June 30, 2021, total asset size of First Merchants Corporation was $14.9 billion.
Our mission is to be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.
We are a team of associates who support and expect superior results from our company and ourselves. Accountability and execution are the foundation of our success.
The Bank Protection Intern will assist the Bank Protection Department with various projects involving Fraud Prevention & Investigation productivity, assistance with fraud case development and entry; and procedural updates for various fraud prevention & detection systems. Within the Physical Security team, the intern will be exposed to various situations, projects and an opportunity to assist with site assessments.
Below is what you can expect to learn from an internship in our Bank Protection Department at First Merchants Bank.
How criminology applies to the banking industry, providing exposure to:
- Various fraud types from social media scams to sophisticated schemes
- Investigative techniques, including communication, research and interviewing
- Aspects of financial institution physical security
- Project management and implementation
Successful students will possess:
- Initiative
- Enthusiasm
- Strong Work Ethic
- Team Mentality
- Self-Motivation
In addition to the learning objectives, all interns will participate as a group in a community service project. There will also be the opportunity to network with our Senior Leaders during our final presentation event in the last week of the program. Each intern will present to the wider intern group, managers and senior leaders about the projects they were involved in and takeaways that will help them be successful in their careers.
Who is qualified to apply?
Students must:
- be a degree-seeking full time student at an accredited college or university.
- be available to work 40 hours per week from May 16, 2022 through August 5, 2022.
- be authorized to work in the United States.
- have demonstrated interest in the industry and/or specific area of interest as exemplified through past work experience, internships and/or major course of study.
- possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- have strong written and verbal communication skills
We appreciate your interest in First Merchants Bank!