2025 Commercial Banking Internship Houston – Comerica Bank

Summary:
The Commercial Banking Internship is tailored to students interested in business banking. Whether you desire to become future relationship managers, portfolio managers, or an underwriter this will be a great opportunity. This comprehensive 8-week internship program will provide students the opportunity to experience first-hand the relationship banking environment that has defined Comerica's strong ties to clients, colleagues, and communities for over 170 years.

Position Responsibilities:
Portfolio Management Support

• Collect and monitor financial information.
• Work with Portfolio Manager and Relationship Managers on client support.

Sales Support

• Industry research.
• Preparation of marketing materials.
• Prospect identification.

Project: Prospect Identification and Marketing Plan Development

• Work with the team to understand the target customer profile.
• Leverage resources such as LinkedIn, publications, etc. to identify prospects.
• Use industry research to develop value proposition and marketing plan with the Relationship Manager.
• Create an introductory presentation for the prospect meetings.

Commercial Underwriting

• Observe the process for spreading financial statements and underwriting loans.
• Complete a special project to refine key Commercial Underwriting resources.

Interns will also have opportunities to:

• Have an experienced Relationship Manager as a mentor
• Observe how new business is generated through referrals, prospecting, and networking
• Network with executives within the Commercial Bank division
• Meet with leaders within the Credit organization
• Meet with product partners to learn about Treasury Management, Global Capital Markets, and International Trade Finance solutions
• Participate in training opportunities offered by Comerica

Position Qualifications:

• Rising College Senior Status; Must be within 12 months of graduation (Grad year Dec 2025 or Spring 2026)
• Accounting, Finance, Business major preferred
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above
• Two Accounting courses completed with 3.0 average
• Six months experience Microsoft Office products, Word, and Excel
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous customer service and sales experience preferred
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Must have indefinite employment authorization

Work Best Category:

Category C - Days in the office will either be designated days or will vary week to week from 2-5 days

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salary:

To Be Determined Based on Individual Experience