Overview
Introduction
Chicago-based Wintrust operates 16 community banks in more than 200 locations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Wintrust’s financial services include commercial banking, wealth management, life insurance financing, treasury management, and equipment financing. A community-oriented bank, Wintrust holds financial education courses, hosts various community events, sits on local boards, and gets involved with local organizations.
Internship Program Stats
How To Apply
Internship positions open mid-October. Please make sure that you have at least a 3.0 GPA to apply.
https://www.wintrust.com/careers/summer-internship-opportunities.html
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About the Program
Wintrust runs internship programs for rising juniors and seniors with a variety of majors, including accounting, business, economics, and finance. Interns get hands-on meaningful experience, gaining valuable real-life work skills while working alongside full-time professionals to meet business objectives. Requirements include strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to think creatively about business challenges, strong communication skills, and excellent teamwork and leadersh...
About the Company
Founded in 1991 and based in the Chicago suburbs, Wintrust is a financial services company that operates 16 community banks in more than 200 locations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Wintrust’s wide range of financial services include retail and commercial banking, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, treasury management, and equipment financing. A very community- and family-oriented bank, Wintrust also holds financial education courses, hosts var...
Intern Reviews
- “The company culture at Wintrust is extremely welcoming. I was invited to many different meetings and projects that boosted my confidence in my capabilities and pushed me to grow. I worked 40 hours a week with two remote days. This was the perfect combination. Additionally, I was able to take time off for my family vacation without any problems arising.”
- “The overall environment is great. The people are friendly and helpful. The culture is very welcoming and very open to helping out in...
Getting Hired Here
- “The hiring process was straightforward but took a little bit of time. When applications were due, we had to submit a transcript, and then a week or two later, I got a phone call that explained the internship and the overall job process, and then I was scheduled for an interview. The interview happened a week later, and it was very straightforward. A few hours later, I got the offer from HR.”
- “The interview gave me a great idea of the work that would be done and was straightforward.”&l...