Overview
While rising seniors will be given priority, we will consider recent graduates and rising juniors.
CoBank interns get real-life exposure to the daily duties of their group. They spend the summer as a valued member of their respective team, learning business skills and assisting with a variety of projects that have an impact on the bank’s operations.
An additional focus of the summer intern will be to complete a capstone project that will seek to add value to the team they are supporting.
Job Description
Farm Credit Banking Group’s ( FCBG ) core objective is strengthening CoBank’s relationships with Farm Credit System institutions ( System ).
These relationships include the wholesale lines of credit and participation volume with affiliated and nonaffiliated System institutions.
It also places intentional focus on providing incremental enhancements on CoBank’s intra-system commerce and balance of trade opportunities as well as promoting and leading intra-bank alignment in cooperation with other internal departments.
Further, its Mission Investments Division seeks out opportunities to increase rural capital formation 1) to grow businesses based in rural communities and / or in CoBank’s core industries, and 2) to provide affordable funding to essential community facilities in rural areas.
As a member of the FCBG team, our intern will be responsible for compiling portfolio data through the use of financial and investment metrics, and Farm Credit System data.
The intern will have the opportunity to assist with the System commerce strategy and Mission Investments using industry market data and portfolio statistics.
The intern will also by preparing market analysis. A capstone summer project will also be completed based on industry research, portfolio analysis, market snapshots, general economic outlooks, etc.
This intern position is located in our Denver, Colorado office.
Basic Qualifications
Currently enrolled in and working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting and / or Finance, Economics, or a related discipline and in good academic standing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Basic understanding of balance sheets, income statements and cash flows.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to model in Excel.
- Aptitude for learning other software applications.
- Ability to perform research across multiple systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communications.
- Experience in banking or financial services industry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Basic understanding of balance sheets, income statements and cash flows.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to model in Excel.
- Aptitude for learning other software applications.
- Ability to perform research across multiple systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communications.
- Experience in banking or financial services industry.
Compensation Information :
- Undergraduate student - $21.00
- Masters student - $25.00
Plus summer living stipend
About CoBank
CoBank stands strong as an enterprise dedicated to the financial needs of rural communities. That means we help fund new ways to grow food, generate energy, access technology, and otherwise improve life in America.
When you choose a career with us, you make a difference by doing work that matters. A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business.
We also provide competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, company-funded retirement plan, matching 401(k), and professional development programs.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CoBank requires all newly hired associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and new hires will be asked to register their proof of vaccination.
Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon an applicant supplying proof of vaccination against COVID-19; provided, however that CoBank may provide a reasonable accommodation for an applicant’s known disability or sincerely held religious belief.
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