Commercial Finance Intern

At Customers Bank, we believe in working hard, working smart, working together to deliver memorable customer experiences and having fun. Our vision, mission, and values guide us along our path to achieve excellence. Passion, attitude, creativity, integrity, alignment, and execution are cornerstones of our behaviors. They define who we are as an organization and as individuals. Everyone is encouraged to have personal development plans. By doing so, our team members are on their way to achieve their highest potential and be successful in their personal and professional lives.

Overview:

Supercharge the start of your FinTech career with a comprehensive multi-department rotation summer internship.  Our highly experienced & engaged leadership team fosters an environment where critical thinking and empowerment are core tenets.  For those that desire more than “just a job” we are excited to mentor and guide your journey.

Our Internship Program provides in depth involvement with the 3 cornerstone departments of our business – Credit, Sales & Funding. We provide the flexibility to provide deeper engagement with consecutive summers in each department, or an accelerated cadence over one summer depending on your long-term aspirations & timing. A qualified candidate will have excellent communication skills, absorb new information quickly, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and is highly motivated to succeed as they launch & grow their business career.

Our Career Experience Development Path combined with your motivation & engagement will provide the growth you need to succeed in a highly competitive B2B equipment finance career.

At Customers Commercial Finance, we believe in working hard, working smart, and working together to deliver an exceptional customer experience while having fun.  Passion, positive attitude, integrity, and execution are cornerstones of our behaviors.

Customers Bank, a publicly traded (CUBI) fintech-forward financial services company with over $22 billion in assets, has an immediate opening for a Summer Internship within the small ticket equipment finance division of Customers Commercial Finance.

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities by Departmental rotation

Funding/Operations Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between the customer, vendor, and sales team to ensure the contract for payment is appropriately processed
• Act as the control point for loan document accuracy; as well as initiate and process all outgoing payments to vendors

Credit/Underwriting Responsibilities

• Review application information for accuracy, verification, and fraud prevention purposes
• Perform risk assessments on potential loan recipients based on past credit history for both personal and business guarantors

Sales/Sales Support Responsibilities

• Proactive & professional oral and written communication with both customers and equipment sellers to collect & clear missing Credit & Funding requirements
• Review for accuracy, electronically upload, and properly index all collected items into Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Update CRM records to log all call activity and capture/update all customer and equipment seller data in accordance with trained best practices

What do you need?

• Current bachelor’s or master’s degree student in a business-related field
• Ability & desire to work in a fast paced, demanding, and rapidly growing business environment
• Strong oral & written communication skills with a focus on both customer & team member experience
• Highly organized with prioritization skills and a results-oriented persona
• Strong interpersonal & teamwork skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, EXCEL, Outlook & File Manager)
• Aptitude to learn new software systems such as Salesforce CRM
• Ability to work up to 40 hours a week

Location type: Onsite

Onsite location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Schedule: Full time

Employment duration: Temporary or seasonal

Estimated start date: 6/1/2026

Estimated end date: 8/7/2026

Customers Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also provide “reasonable accommodations”, upon request, to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. 

Diversity Statement:

At Customers Bank, we believe in working smart, working together, and having fun while delivering innovative solutions and memorable experiences for our customers. We are committed to the continual advancement of a culture which reflects the value we place on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We honor the diverse experiences, perspectives, and identities of our team members, and we recognize that it is their passion, creativity, and integrity that drives our success. Step into your future with us! Let’s take on tomorrow.