MCB Trust & Wealth Management Intern

Morton Community Bank is the largest privately-owned bank in Central Illinois with over 50 branch locations and more than 550 employees.  We are dedicated to our customers and to supporting and growing our local communities. 

Morton Community Bank offers trust and wealth management services through its trust department – MCB Trust & Wealth Management.  MCB Trust provides a full range of investment and trust services to individuals, families, and businesses.  Particularly advantageous is MCB Trust’s partnership with Peoria-based David Vaughan Investments LLC, the “investment engine” for MCB Trust. 

Our internship program will provide students with in-depth exposure to the inner workings of our trust and wealth management division.  Interns will be trained to perform real work in our trust operations area and will be given the opportunity to gain exposure to investment accounts, trust accounts, estate settlement engagements and other services provided by MCB Trust.   

Interns will work on-site at 201 Clock Tower Drive in East Peoria, IL.  Throughout the internship, interns will have the opportunity to interact with other members of the bank and observe other departments.  Students will enjoy the teamwork and comradery that comes from working together to support our clients.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Purpose:   To provide motivated college students the opportunity to learn and work in the trust and wealth management division of a growing commercial bank.  This internship is designed for the student who is serious about pursuing a career in financial services and wealth management in Central Illinois after graduation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performing routine and daily trust operation tasks
• Analyzing customer information and client statements
• Giving presentations to MCB Trust leadership
• Attending Trust Committee and other staff meetings

Requirements/Qualifications:

• College students who will have completed their sophomore or junior year with an anticipated 2028 or 2029 graduation date
• Majoring in finance, accounting, economics, or business-related fields
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Detail-oriented and confident in a professional office environment
• Trustworthy in dealing with confidential information
• Interested in living and working in Central Illinois after graduation

Program Details:         

• Summer 2027 (~10-week program), Mid-May to Mid-August, 2027, dates are flexible
• Paid internship: $20.00/hour, 40-hour work week
• Application deadline: October 30, 2026

Morton Community Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Bank is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship including hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment.