It Starts Here:
Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.
If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!
What you will gain
Our Summer Internship Program, beginning in June 2026, provides immersive training and introduction to Santander. You will be combining this training with practical experience on both technical and interpersonal skills, helping your development during the internship.
The 2026 Santander Summer Internship Program is for undergraduate students who have an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May/June 2027.
Santander US is a nationwide business with locations across the country. This position is located in Dallas, TX.
The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.
Salary: $67,600/year
Before applying, please keep in mind that our internship program does not offer any relocation assistance.
What we offer you
You will be given exposure to the innerworkings of one largest financial institutions in the world. Working with best-in-class teams and contributing to projects that drive innovation across the organization. As part of the internship program, you will participate in structured professional development opportunities, create connections with peers and meet leaders across Santander.
As an IT Project Management Intern, you will come out of this experience with an understanding of how large-scale technology initiatives are planned, coordinated, and delivered within a financial services organization. You will gain direct knowledge of agile delivery frameworks, IT governance practices, and cross-functional collaboration in application development environments, and could include exposure to tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and project financial reporting systems.
Responsibilities of the IT Project Management internship role may include but are not limited to:
Agile Ceremony Support
Prepare agendas and track action items for PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums (SoS), ART Syncs, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
Capture meeting notes and follow-ups across ceremonies, ensuring timely updates are shared with impacted teams.
Support backlog readiness and dependency tracking in advance of PI Planning sessions.
Metrics & Reporting
Assist in compiling key ART health metrics, such as feature burndown, team velocity, and predictability.
Support RTE in creating and maintaining dashboards (JIRA, Confluence, Excel, or Power BI).
Help track objectives vs. actuals post-PI to support performance insights and retrospectives.
Program Increment (PI) Planning Logistics
Coordinate logistics for PI Planning, including invites, agendas, digital boards, and documentation templates.
Support breakouts and team boards by acting as a point of contact for questions or blockers.
Consolidate and publish PI plans, including team objectives, risks, and committed scope.
What we are looking for
An undergraduate student with an expected graduation date between either December 2026 or May/June 2027.
Area of Study: Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration or Business Analytics, Project Management, Computer Information Systems / Information Technology, Software Engineering or Computer Science (with an interest in Agile delivery)
Cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above.
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and courage.
Strong English communication skills both written and spoken required.
Analytical thinkers with a strong attention to detail.
Organized and able to manage time and multiple tasks efficiently.
Ability to work independently on special projects.
Ability to effectively contribute to a team environment.
It would be nice to have
Coursework in or exposure to accounting, finance, economics, or business. (Preferred)
Experience in Microsoft Office products. (Preferred)
What Else You Need To Know:
The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.
We Value Your Impact:
Your contribution matters and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)
Risk Culture:
We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
EEO Statement:
At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Working Conditions:
Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.
Employer Rights:
This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.
What To Do Next:
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your needs.
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What We Do
Banco Santander (SAN SM, STD US, BNC LN) is a leading commercial bank, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Spain and one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalization. The group’s activities are consolidated into five global businesses: Retail & Commercial Banking, Digital Consumer Bank, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Wealth Management & Insurance and Payments (PagoNxt and Cards). This operating model allows the bank to better leverage its unique combination of global scale and local leadership. Santander aims to be the best open financial services platform providing services to individuals, SMEs, corporates, financial institutions and governments. The bank’s purpose is to help people and businesses prosper in a simple, personal and fair way. Santander is building a more responsible bank and has made a number of commitments to support this objective, including raising €220 billion in green financing between 2019 and 2030. In the first quarter of 2024, Banco Santander had €1.3 trillion in total funds, 166 million customers, 8,400 branches and 211,000 employees.
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