Bank Operations & Fraud Intern- Summer 2027

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.

Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

The Bank Operations & Fraud Intern will support the Deposit Operations and Fraud Investigation teams by assisting with daily operational tasks, transaction reviews, and basic research. This role offers exposure to core banking processes, fraud detection techniques, and client service operations.

• Assist with daily deposit operations tasks including exception item review, account documentation, and transaction corrections
• Support the processing of unauthorized Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) and ACH-related inquiries
• Help research and resolve issues impacting client deposit accounts
• Monitor alerts for suspicious activity across ACH, wires, online banking, and check transactions
• Assist in gathering documentation and evidence for fraud investigations
• Contribute to internal reporting and case documentation
• Learn and apply basic fraud detection techniques and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams to support operational and fraud-related projects

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of banking products and services
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

• Currently persuing a degree in Finance, Business, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Familiarity with banking systems or case management tools
• Interest in financial operations, fraud prevention, or compliance

• Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Suite

Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up.  We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas.  Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations.  Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more.  Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Stifel’s bank and trust companies are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.  If you would like more information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity rights and protections, please review the following information: Know Your Rights.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.