Commercial Credit Intern (Grand Rapids) - Summer 2027

Be Proud, Be YOU, Be Independent! Are you ready to grow your career in an environment that encourages confidence, clarity, and success? At Independent Bank, our team lives our mission every day: Inspiring financial independence today, with tomorrow in mind.

We are committed to cultivating a workplace that values individuality, promotes growth, and supports the people we serve. Our Vision is a future where clients approach their finances with confidence and clarity—and we believe that starts with the team who supports them. About this Application: Thank you for your interest in joining the Independent Bank team!

While our General Application isn't linked to a particular role, we believe in your potential and invite you to explore our current opportunities. If your skills, knowledge, or abilities align with any of our current opportunities, one of our friendly recruiters will be in touch with you. Be Proud.

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Be Proud, Be YOU, Be Independent! Are you interested in exploring your potential and growing from real-world experience?

If so, we are looking for goal-oriented, disciplined, and eager-to-learn individuals to be a part of our 2027 Internship program. At Independent Bank we promote a culture that encourages professional growth and embraces the collective sum of your individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent. We value diversity of thought, ideas, and background.

Our inclusive and collaborative culture helps us find the best solutions to meet the needs of our clients and company. As a Commercial Credit intern at our Grand Rapids - Downtown office, you will be joining a diverse team of passionate problem solvers dedicated to protecting Independent Bank capital. In this full-time opportunity, you will work closely with Credit Analysts, assisting in tasks such as financial statement spreading, borrowing bases, and loan underwriting.

Why You Should Apply: Earn a competitive hourly wage. Full-Time opportunity for the summer. Receive development and mentoring from leaders of Independent Bank.

Collaborate with fellow interns and business partners. Participate in a joint intern project and present your group’s recommendations to Independent Bank’s executive leadership team. What You Will Do: Review credit data to evaluate loan requests.

Monitor credit portfolio. Assist with financial statement spreading, borrowing bases, and underwriting of loans. Analyze sources of financial information, such as cash flows, and financial statements to determine potential risk.

Perform other duties as assigned. What We’re Looking For: Basic understanding of accounting and finance Leadership & Communication skills. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving.

Eagerness to Learn.

Experience with Microsoft Suites. Must be currently enrolled in a relevant field of study. Investing in your career can feel overwhelming when there are so many choices, and we understand your time is valuable.

We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our clients, shareholders, and the communities we serve, and will empower you to Be Independent. Be Successful. Be YOU.

Be Independent.