Wilmington Summer Internship 2027

Wilmington Vault Early Start Summer Internship

M&T Bank is looking for four local college students in the Wilmington, Delaware area to join the Wilmington Vault team for an early-start internship. Selected interns begin part-time in April and then move into the 10-week Summer Internship Program starting June 7.

This role suits students interested in finance, banking, wealth management, trust administration, operations, or business who want practical experience with how financial assets and important client documents are managed.

About the Wilmington Vault Team

The team safeguards and reviews physical assets and documentation held for clients. Each year it reviews roughly 80,000 individual assets and documents, and each item needs its own evaluation and verification.

Interns will see a range of financial, legal, and trust-related items, such as:

• Bonds
• Patents and trademarks
• Titles
• Certificates
• Promissory notes
• Trust-related documentation

Interns will build understanding of trust administration, asset management, financial documentation, risk and controls, and the types of assets the Bank manages.

What You'll Do

Interns will support the annual asset review and other departmental work alongside the Vault team. Responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing physical assets and documents and comparing them against internal reports to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Working with team members on asset verification and quality-control activities.
• Identifying discrepancies between physical documentation and internal records.
• Researching account history and supporting documents to help resolve discrepancies and prevent exceptions.
• Learning how different asset types are held, documented, and administered within trusts.
• Keeping daily tracking logs of completed work to support progress reporting.
• Helping with document filing, organization, and other Vault duties.
• Following established policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable risk and regulatory standards.
• Completing additional projects or duties as assigned.

Summer Internship Experience

From June 7, interns join the broader 10-week Summer Internship Program, which focuses on professional development, career exploration, networking, and building skills for the future.

Alongside their Vault work, interns can:

• Take part in professional development and career-building programming.
• Connect with fellow interns and build a peer network.
• Gain exposure to other areas of the Bank through guest speakers and industry leaders.
• Join department projects and initiatives.
• Build skills that can support future opportunities across the Bank.
• Be considered for future opportunities based on business needs and internship performance.

What We're Looking For

The team wants students who are dependable, detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn. Interns should be comfortable with detailed information and understand why accuracy matters when handling financial and legal documents.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to carefully review and compare information.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn new concepts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Interest in banking, finance, wealth management, trust administration, operations, or related areas.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This is not a typical summer internship. You get an early start in April, working part-time with the Wilmington Vault team before the traditional summer program begins. In June you continue while joining the full summer intern cohort.

For students local to the Wilmington, Delaware area, this is a chance to learn the business from the inside, work directly with unique financial and legal assets, and build a foundation for a career in banking and financial services.

Scope of Responsibilities

The jobholder works under immediate supervision.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities

Not applicable.