Commercial Lending Internship - Summer 2026

CBI Bank & Trust is offering a Summer 2026 Commercial Lending Internship in Muscatine, IA. This on-site internship provides hands-on experience in commercial lending, supporting lenders, managing projects, and networking. Candidates should be pursuing a BA in relevant fields with a minimum GPA of 2.8. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication skills, and initiative, with opportunities for professional development and exposure to various banking areas.
Description

CBI Bank & Trust is a community banking organization, headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, with 24 locations throughout Eastern Iowa and Western-Central Illinois, and the Stateline region of Illinois/Wisconsin. All our decisions are based on what is best for the communities, businesses, and individuals we serve.

Internship Summary:

We are looking for a Commercial Lending Intern to join our team this summer!

This is a wonderful opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in your field of interest. You will learn how to support the business day-to-day, manage project work, develop your network, and engage in professional development.

Location:

This opportunity is on-site and can be located at any of our larger banking locations (Muscatine, Coralville, Quad Cities, Galesburg, or Peoria) based on your geographic preference.

What You Will Do:
• Exposure to the various aspects of commercial lending, including servicing a variety of secured and unsecured loans and lines of credit.
• Support commercial lenders to identify and solicit profitable business deposit and loan relationships to target new business.
• Handle simple customer accounts.
• Engage with different segments of the bank for increased exposure and networking. These areas include Internal Audit, Investments, Finance & Accounting, Credit, Mortgage, Branch Banking, Marketing, etc.
• Participate in educational sessions and trainings to develop and enhance core skills and industry knowledge.
• Attend networking sessions with other interns from CBI, and other banks, to learn from banking professionals and engage in teamwork sessions.
• Present your experiences and projects at the end of the summer.

Requirements

What You Have:
• Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or Business Administration. Junior-level coursework is preferred.
• A minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, or involvement in related activities such as tutoring or business fraternities.

What You’re Good At:
• Possesses strong computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Effective collaborator with team members
• Proactive and driven, exhibiting a strong sense of initiative. A leader among peers.