Job Title: Intern – Private Client
Location: On site at location listed in job posting.
Internship Program Duration: 10 Weeks: June 2nd – August 8, 2025
Pay: $20 per hour
Summary
Our 10-week internship offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for students interested in gaining practical knowledge and skills in the banking industry. Each week, you will be exposed to different leaders and aspects of the line of business. You will have the opportunity to complete tasks that will help you understand the day-to-day operations of a bank and develop a well-rounded skillset. Additionally, you will have the chance to receive guidance from experienced professionals in the field, participate in meetings, and network with other interns and associates. By the end of the 10 weeks, you will have gained valuable insights, built a solid foundation in banking practices, and potentially set the stage for future career opportunities at First Horizon.
- Work schedule and number of hours worked weekly (minimum: 15- 25 Hours) are flexible, within normal business hours.
The Intern will learn and assist with the day-to-day duties of the Knoxville Private Client and Medical Private Banking Groups, including:
- This internship will provide a high-level overview of the banking industry. In particular, the internship with the Private Client and Medical Private Banking Groups will focus on concierge banking for individuals with a high net worth, medical practices and professionals, and professional service companies. While the Intern will learn how to successfully work with all the teams within the Private Client group (Private Client Relationship Managers, Financial Planners, Advisors, Management, etc) this internship will concentrate on the commercial credit process with an emphasis on credit underwriting skills and development.
- The Intern will work closely with the Portfolio Manager and Credit Analyst to undergo a strong commercial credit underwriting education program including hands on experience with real underwriting scenarios and special projects. The internship will conclude with a presentation of the intern’s experiences, including a summary of all assigned projects to their peers and the Executive Management team.
- The intern will report directly to the team’s Senior Portfolio Manager to ensure milestone goals are achieved in a timely manner. Success will be measured by the adequate accumulation of underwriting skills and knowledge and the successful completion of special projects.
- Will work with Relationship and Portfolio Managers to identify trends in the existing Private Client portfolio.
- Assist with pre-call planning, attend sales calls, and assist with post call wrap up meetings with Relationship Managers
- Utilize research tools to compile and review industry and company analysis
- Perform data analysis utilizing programs such as Microsoft Excel (pivot tables etc).
- Examine and analyze personal and commercial financial statements and tax returns.
- Spread commercial financial statements in Moody's Spreading software
Qualifications:
- Full-time student undergraduate student with anticipated graduation date between December 2024 - June 2025
- GPA of 2.75 or above
- Strong interest in business and finance, though no specific major is required.
- Resourcefulness, team-orientation, enthusiasm, entrepreneurial spirit
- Demonstrated leadership and self-development (work, campus)
- Ability to interface and network with people at all levels of the organization.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strategic and critical thinking skills
Computer and Office Equipment Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite
About Us
First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately ~7,300 associates and ~418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.
Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
Corporate Diversity Commitment:
We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.
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