Finance Intern

OH0713 NW Bancshares HQ

Job Description

Position Overview

The Corporate Development & Strategy Intern will support Northwest Bank's strategic growth initiatives by assisting with market analysis, financial evaluation, and enterprise strategy projects. This role provides direct exposure to executive-level decision-making and offers hands-on experience in corporate strategy, M&A evaluation, and business transformation within a regulated financial services environment.

This internship is designed for high-performing students interested in strategy, finance, consulting, or banking leadership careers.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Research

Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support enterprise strategy initiatives

Analyze industry trends across banking, fintech, and financial services

Develop insights to inform strategic planning and growth opportunities

Corporate Development Support

Assist in evaluating potential mergers, acquisitions, and partnership opportunities

Support financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence preparation

Compile briefing materials for senior leadership discussions

Business Performance & Insights

Analyze financial and operational performance data to identify trends and opportunities

Support development of executive-level presentations and strategic updates

Assist in building dashboards, reports, and business cases

Project-Based Work

Participate in cross-functional strategic projects (e.g., digital transformation, operational efficiency, client growth initiatives)

Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Retail Banking, and Commercial teams

Deliver a final presentation summarizing key findings and recommendations

Qualifications

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

Finance

Economics

Business Administration

Strategy / Management

or related field

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Prior internship or coursework in:

Investment banking

Consulting

Corporate finance

Strategy

Experience with financial modeling or data analysis tools

Interest in the financial services industry

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-Time, Internship, Permanent