Trade Services & Finance Intern

Benefits Overview

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. Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank Careers with a purpose Time-Off Package: 2 days of vacation; accrued sick time Competitive Compensation & Housing Stipend Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions Robust training and development with CoBank University Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion

Job Description

Application Deadline: This role will remain open until October 2 based on the volume of applications received. Please note that the deadline may be extended at the discretion of the hiring team. Eligibility: Internship applicants must be students with expected graduation dates between December 2027 and May 2029 to be considered for this opportunity. Internship Dates Start Date: May 24, 2027 End Date: July 30, 2027

What You'll Do

Over your 10-week paid internship, the Trade Services & Finance Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting international trade finance operations and financial control activities at CoBank. The intern will work closely with Trade Services, Trade Finance and Operations teams to support initiatives that improve operational efficiency and customer experience. The intern will assist with projects involving Letters of Credit, Supply Chain Finance, Documentary Collections, Direct Trade Loans, reconciliation processes, operational reporting, and process improvement initiatives. They will gain exposure to how trade finance products support CoBank customers while developing an understanding of the financial, operational, and risk management frameworks that support these activities.