Retail Banking Intern

What You’ll Do:

As a Retail Banking Intern, you will be working in our [branch location] partnering with a leader and mentor on a strategic project where you perform research to uncover solutions and present recommendations to the leadership team. In addition to the strategic project, you will also gain a deeper understanding of day-to-day functions of retail banking and critical bank operations.

As part of the retail team, you will be digging into a project that impacts retail banking. Over the summer, you will follow an experience and development plan to guide your progress and learn how your field of study can be applied in a real world scenario. You will interact with both internal and external customers, gather data, compile and share reports, build relationships, participate in community events and brainstorm with your team to determine how to complete the project.

Your program capstone includes a formal presentation to share information about your project and provide a recommendation for the best next steps for carrying the project forward.

This internship is for an undergraduate student in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Communication, Finance, Marketing, Management or related majors from an accredited college/university with a minimum GPA of 2.8 (cumulative). To thrive in this role you must have outstanding work ethic, project and time management skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work well individually and in teams.

Being highly motivated, resourceful and results-driven will help you to complete the necessary milestones of the project. You must also have the ability to ask questions, as well as provide and receive feedback. Access to reliable transportation for various training and networking events is required.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with an interest in relationship building through consultative sales.
• Customer service oriented and able to adapt as needed to meet customer and or business needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and obtain goals.

• Education assistance program
• Service awards
• Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, loan discounts and more
• National and local discounts on everything from computers and vacations to phones and retail shopping
• Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services

Owensboro Downtown

German American Bancorp and its family of financial services companies employ talented, compassionate people throughout the organization, truly making German American special. Delivering genuine, customized, personal service with a focus on truly serving customers and communities well, our employees bring the Shield of Excellence commitment to life with each and every interaction.

German American Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.

German American is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, if you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, interviewing, or completing anypre-employment testing, please direct yourinquiries to our Talent Acquisition team at  or

All employees at German American are responsible for adhering to compliance laws, regulations, and established Bank policies and procedures, including Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering.