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Internship, Business Banking

CompanyForesight Bank
LocationWinnebago Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will rotate through various banking departments with a focus on commercial lending, credit risk analysis, and regulatory compliance. They will also participate in client meetings, loan committees, and complete a special project for senior management.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
40
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Foresight Financial Group, Inc., an Illinois corporation founded in 1986, is a bank holding company established under the Federal Reserve with fifteen offices in the Northern Illinois counties of Winnebago, Stephenson and Kankakee. Holdings of the Foresight Financial Group, Inc. include German American State Bank located in German Valley, Pecatonica, Seward and Winnebago; State Bank of Davis located in Davis and Kankakee; State Bank located in Freeport; Lena State Bank located in Lena; Northwest Bank located in Rockford, Loves Park and Machesney Park; and State Bank of Herscher located in Herscher and Kankakee.
About the Role


Foresight Financial Group, Inc. is now accepting applications for a 10-week summer internship in 2027. Based in Winnebago, Illinois, Foresight is a growing financial holding company which owns multiple community banks in Illinois and has assets over $1.6 billion. Foresight maintains a loan portfolio which includes commercial and residential real estate, food and agricultural businesses, and commercial and industrial companies. Foresight common stock trades publicly on the OTCQX Bulletin Board under the trading symbol “FGFH.”

The intern will learn about the many areas of banking, with an emphasis on commercial lending, by completing a series of rotations through Foresight and subsidiary banks. The intern will participate in client meetings, loan committees, sales and marketing activities, and community events. Primary focus will include analysis of commercial credit risk, preparation of loan proposals, and monitoring of compliance with banking regulations. The intern will also complete a commercial banking special project, to be presented to Foresight senior management upon the internship's completion.

Qualified candidates for this paid internship may be pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting. Intern candidates should be on track to earn degrees in 2027 and 2028. Recent graduates are welcome to apply. Completion of intermediate-level accounting and finance courses is highly recommended. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, critical thinkers with a natural curiosity of how businesses operate. Attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office products are required.




Key Skills
Commercial lendingCredit risk analysisLoan proposal preparationRegulatory complianceFinancial analysisAccountingMicrosoft OfficeCritical thinkingAttention to detailSalesMarketingCommunication
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipAgriculture
Benefits
Paid internship