Position Overview

The Corporate Development & Strategy Intern will support Northwest Bank’s strategic growth initiatives by assisting with market analysis, financial evaluation, and enterprise strategy projects. This role provides direct exposure to executive-level decision-making and offers hands-on experience in corporate strategy, M&A evaluation, and business transformation within a regulated financial services environment.

This internship is designed for high-performing students interested in strategy, finance, consulting, or banking leadership careers.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Research

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support enterprise strategy initiatives
• Analyze industry trends across banking, fintech, and financial services
• Develop insights to inform strategic planning and growth opportunities

Corporate Development Support

• Assist in evaluating potential mergers, acquisitions, and partnership opportunities
• Support financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence preparation
• Compile briefing materials for senior leadership discussions

Business Performance & Insights

• Analyze financial and operational performance data to identify trends and opportunities
• Support development of executive-level presentations and strategic updates
• Assist in building dashboards, reports, and business cases

Project-Based Work

• Participate in cross-functional strategic projects (e.g., digital transformation, operational efficiency, client growth initiatives)
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Retail Banking, and Commercial teams
• Deliver a final presentation summarizing key findings and recommendations