Finance and Accounting Leadership Program Intern: Finance Track - Summer 2027

Finance and Accounting Internship Finance Track

Fifth Third Bank's project-based Summer 2027 Finance and Accounting Internship Program gives college students the opportunity to participate in a hands-on program supporting the Cincinnati market. This is a paid professional development opportunity where you'll learn Fifth Third Bank's business practices, operations, and procedures, and build skills you need to assume a permanent role at a commercial banking institution. Housing assistance is available to eligible interns.

You will be responsible and accountable for risk, encouraged to openly exchange ideas and opinions, elevate concerns, and follow policies and procedures to safeguard the company. Doing the right thing for customers and colleagues is key; you'll ensure their actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience, achieving real results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types. The Finance Internship is a great fit for college students with an aptitude for analyzing critical financial data to determine key business trend insights.

This internship helps college students gain meaningful work experience and targeted educational opportunities to develop as future organizational leaders and get exposure to multiple business areas. Gain on-the-job skills and an understanding of the real-life work environment, while developing a professional network that includes some of the best talent in the industry.

What You'll Do

The Finance and Accounting Internship Program offers distinct tracks in either finance or accounting, building skills and experience in financial concepts, building critical thinking skills and business acumen. Participants will have guided early-career development through guided and self-directed learning and training activities. Participants will build problem-solving abilities and learn to clearly communicate in a financial environment while drawing data-driven conclusions and having exposure to Fifth Third Bank's senior leadership.

You'll work on projects for Fifth Third Bank, receiving feedback and an evaluation based on accuracy, completeness, and through meeting applicable deadlines. You'll also have an opportunity to receive mentoring from industry professionals, have exposure to executive leadership and participate in social and networking activities. At the conclusion of the internship, you'll present your overall experience to the senior leadership team, including key concepts learned and an overview of each project.

Job Duties

• Complete special projects at the direction of Assignment Leader.
• Example responsibilities may include the following: Build, analyze and distribute monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
• Provide analysis for monthly forecasting process for the business.
• Support the annual budgeting process.
• Perform financial variance analysis to identify trends in the business.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must be a rising senior
• Campus involvement/leadership experience preferred
• Relevant internship/co-op experience preferred
• Ability to complete both guided and self-directed learning activities
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based immigration sponsorship now or in the future
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.

LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202