Summer 2026 Commercial Bank Internship - Cleveland

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The Commercial Bank internship will provide an experience to understand the Commercial Banking landscape and how the various line of business functions collaborate to provide clients/prospects with the insights and solutions they need to operate their business more effectively.

Program Duration: MAY 27, 2026 - AUGUST 7, 2026

What does our Internship Program offer?

Key's Enterprise Internship is a 10.5-week program that provides meaningful work that matters, offers feedback and coaching, and creates engaging events and conversations that will spark excitement and interest in bringing one's full-time career to Key.

Interns are involved in a host of line of business specific projects that directly impact and benefit Key's business and strategic pillars. The program includes networking with Key teammates across all levels of the organization, a series of Learning Labs where internal and external speakers provide insight on Key's competitive landscape, financial wellness, and professional development best practices, and an assigned mentor who shares knowledge, experience, and advice.

Commercial Banking

Commercial at Key offers a comprehensive suite of financial solutions tailored to support the growth, liquidity, and risk management needs of middle market and institutional clients. What differentiates us from competitors is our ability to seamlessly deliver comprehensive industry expertise, unique insight and capital markets solutions. This includes services such as lending, commercial payments (treasury), and advisory support. As a core component of Key's strategic priorities, the Commercial Bank plays a vital role in driving client success and contributing to the company's overall performance.

About the Internship

As an intern, you will gain valuable experience by contributing to a variety of projects and collaborating closely with seasoned professionals within our Payments and Internal Operations functions. Opportunities where you may be assigned include Business Development (Sales), Product, Commercial Bank Risk, or Commercial Bank Operations. You will receive exposure to various segments within the Commercial Bank, as well.

Job Responsibilities

• Learns and understands how KeyBank and the Commercial Bank operate, including our mission, products, and the clients we serve
• Works alongside industry professionals, conducting analysis of financial reporting and identifying business opportunities
• Receives the training, mentorship, and engagement with senior leaders needed to learn the industry
• Collaborates with sales and product teams to deliver value to our clients through a variety of day-to-day and project work
• Conducts research and analysis as part of a capstone project that will be presented to executive leadership at the culmination of the internship
• Builds relationships to learn about the various departments within KeyBank and the role that each play in overall organization

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least two years toward a four-year, undergraduate degree program with coursework in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Data Sciences, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Mathematics with an anticipated graduation in or before May of 2027
• Outstanding academic achievement (minimum undergraduate 3.3 GPA)
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork from past work experience and/or extracurricular activities
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Professional conduct

Compensation and Benefits

This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $23 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus.

KeyBank's Internship and Analyst positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $23 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus.

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