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. Stand for something!

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

Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day, and Associate Directed Donation

Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of diversity and inclusion

Job Description:

Internship Dates

Start Date: May 28, 2025

End Date: August 8, 2025

Intern Summit in Denver: June 3 -5

 *Start and end dates may vary based on school end and start dates

What You'll Do

Over your 10-week paid internship, our Credit Analyst Interns will analyze balance sheets, cash flow, profitability, liquidity, and solvency statements for commercial credit reports. Interns will engage in a range of portfolio management tasks, including addressing compliance, finance, legal, and closing-related issues. You'll develop your analytical skills through hands-on training, mentorship, and support from a network of peers. Additionally, interns will complete a capstone summer project, which may involve industry research, portfolio analysis, market snapshots, or general economic outlooks.

This internship provides a pathway to our full-time Credit Analyst Program upon graduation.

This role is hybrid, interns will come into their designated office at least 4 days a week. Interns work approximately 40-hours per week.

Locations

Denver

Sacramento

Fargo

Omaha

Wichita

St. Louis

Louisville

Minneapolis

Atlanta

Compensation Information

Bachelor's Student: $21.00/hour

Master's Student: $25.00/hour

Summer Living Stipend: $3,500

Essential Functions:

This job description is not intended to include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications that may be associated with the job.  Management reserves the right to add, subtract, or change the duties of the job at any time.

Spreading Financials

Analyzing financials

Building Workbooks

Writing credit reports

Participating in credit trainings

Attending customer visits / events as available

Conducting research for capstone presentation

Completing other research projects based on office needs

Networking and learning about other divisions within CoBank

Education:

Currently enrolled in and working towards a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Agribusiness, or a related discipline and in good academic standing

While rising seniors will be given priority, we will consider rising juniors

Work Experience:

Other Qualifications

Basic understanding of balance sheets, income statements and cash flows

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills in Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

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 communication

Experience in agriculture, banking, or financial services industry

About CoBank:

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing (url removed). Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.