Intern - Commercial Banking

Hilltop Holdings
Austin, Texas, United StatesPosted Sep 11, 2026

About the role

An internship at PlainsCapital Bank is designed to gain valuable insight into the banking industry through on-the job and formal training activities. A Commercial Banking Intern can expect hands-on experience with the credit analyst and lending teams as well as an opportunity to observe the importance of building relationships through client presentations and networking events. Interns will also learn how various departments within the Bank operate together to provide comprehensive service to our customers; departments include Treasury Management, Premier Services, Private Banking, and Merchant Services.

Internship Dates: May 26th - July 30th, 2027

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Observes the day-to-day activities of Loan Officers and Credit Analysts

through experienced mentors

  • Observes and practices the processes for spreading financial statements and

underwriting loans of different sizes and complexities within various industries.

  • Performs analysis commensurate with experience level and formulates quality

questions to enhance the underwriting of the loan request.

  • Participates in loan committee meetings to gain insight on the loan

approval process.

  • Observes how loan packages are prepared and sent to Loan Services

department for booking/funding; reviews loan set-up worksheets to identify if package is missing information and works with Loan Officer and Loan Assistant to complete the package.

  • Observes how new business is generated through referrals, prospecting, and

networking.

  • Gains an understanding of the Bank’s target customer profile through

industry research and preparation of prospect materials.

  • Networks with leaders within the lending division. Meet with product

partners to learn about complementary services/programs offered to clients.

  • Learns to effectively interact with employees, vendors, and clients and

enhances verbal and interpersonal communication skills. 10.

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