First Hawaiian Bank invites passionate and driven college students to apply for our 2027 Summer Associate Program!
Application Deadline: December 31, 2026
Compensation: The hourly salary for this role is $18.00/hr.
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Hours may vary)
Responsibilities
As a Summer Associate at First Hawaiian Bank, you'll gain firsthand exposure to the banking industry through meaningful projects, professional development opportunities, and connections with leaders across the organization.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrate and exhibit First Hawaiian Bank’s core values: Caring, Character and Collaboration
- Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree with an expected graduation date between May 2027 and June 2029.
- This internship is intended for students who completed advanced coursework in their major field of study.
- Currently enrolled in a four-year or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a relevant degree program
- Must be available to work 40-hour work weeks between June-August and work on-site on Oahu
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Eligible to work in the United States
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong interest in exploring a career in Banking
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
- Demonstrated leadership in a school or community organization
- A willingness to cooperate collaboratively and work independently on your own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates personal accountability and proven reliability
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication
- High standard of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited college or university
- Expected graduation date between May 2027 and June 2029
- Pursuing a relevant degree program
- Available to work 40-hour weeks between June and August
- Available to work on-site on Oahu, Hawaii
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Leadership experience in a school or community organization
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
First Hawaiian Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First Hawaiian Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by First Hawaiian Bank.
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) match plus an additional fixed contribution through a separate retirement plan indicates strong long‑term savings support.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental with full preventive coverage, vision, and an EAP underscore comprehensive health support.
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Parental & Family Support — A dependent‑care subsidy with employer matching and family‑eligible counseling sessions provide tangible help for childcare and caregiving needs.
First Hawaiian Bank Insights
What We Do
First Hawaiian Bank is Hawaii's oldest and largest financial institution, offering a diversified range of banking services including deposit products, lending, wealth management, and private banking to consumer and commercial customers.
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