Commercial Lending Internship

The Commercial Banking Intern will support the Commercial Banking team with day-to-day activities related to loan packaging, underwriting, and loan closing. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the commercial banking environment and the opportunity to learn the full commercial lending lifecycle. The intern will assist with operational, administrative, and documentation tasks to support the department during periods of high activity and overflow. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented student interested in commercial banking, finance, or credit operations. BankNewport’s Summer Internship Program will run June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026 and will be located onsite in Middletown, RI. Actively participate in the BankNewport Summer Internship Program by assisting the department with various duties and tasks. At the culmination of the internship, the intern will create a final presentation to showcase the skills and knowledge acquired through the program.

• Assist with loan packaging activities for commercial banking transactions
• Support underwriting and loan closing processes
• Help prepare, review, and organize documentation for commercial loan files
• Perform administrative and operational tasks to support daily department activities
• Assist with overflow work during peak periods
• Learn commercial banking workflows, systems, and internal procedures
• Collaborate with Commercial Banking team members to support active transactions
• Follow established policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs related and unrelated duties as may be required.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in commercial banking, lending, or credit analysis
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Professional, dependable, and eager to learn
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• High School Diploma/ GED Equivalent
• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  

SUPERVISORY SCOPE:

No supervisory responsibility

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

• Performs work within established guidelines and according to specific procedures. 
• Generally refers specific problems to manager where clarification of policies and procedures is needed.

BANKNEWPORT CORE VALUES

• We celebrate individuality
• We empower employees to be creative problem solvers
• We invest and take the time to really get to know our customers
• We commit to serving the financial needs of Rhode Islander’s

Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BankNewport is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military service, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances