Financial Services Intern - Blue Water Finance (Summer 2026)

Brunswick Corporation

Applications Closed

Posted 7 months ago

Internship

Mettawa, Illinois

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The Financial Services Intern will support Blue Water Finance operations by processing loan applications and managing the Mercury Repower Finance program. This includes communicating with lenders, dealers, and ensuring data integrity through accurate application processing.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Job Description

Are you ready for what’s next?  

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Are you ready for what’s next?   

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.  

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality

Blue Water Finance helps dealers, who sell our Brunswick brands, provide Finance and Insurance (F&I) options to the end consumer. We provide a pathway for boat buyers to purchase and enjoy our products on the water.  We work with lenders across the country to find the best terms for our customers. We are also partners with Mercury Marine, and we administer the Mercury Repower Finance program. 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Financial Services Intern to support Blue Water Finance operations. This role is responsible for processing loan applications using proprietary technology. We are looking for a candidate who is professional, organized, and a strong communicator. This position will be based in our corporate headquarters in Mettawa, IL.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Managing all aspects of Mercury Repower Finance program, including application processing, communicating with our lender, dealers, and contracting
  • Assisting with prompt credit application processing including accurate data entry, gathering information, pulling credit bureaus
  • Following all procedures, maintaining appropriate controls per company policy to ensure data integrity
  • Answering inbound phone calls and emails
  • Researching and presenting a strategically important topic related to retail finance
  • This internship will be a full-time commitment from May to August 2026

Internship Projects to include:

  • Understand marine retail finance and different financial products
  • Familiarity with bank regulations and lender compliance
  • Administer different programs
  • Provide customer service
  • Work in different IT environments
  • Write a final report and present to a larger group

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

  • Rising Sophomore or Junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or business-related field
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
  • Basic knowledge of Adobe PDF, Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High attention to detail and personal integrity
  • Ability to troubleshoot and multi-task
  • Demonstrate ability to maintain professional and courteous communication with customers over the phone
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Candidate is local to Mettawa, IL area

Working Conditions:

  • This position is hybrid (3 days per week in office at the Brunswick corporate headquarters in Mettawa, IL).
  • Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks. 
  • Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co-ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.  
  • Hours: Co-ops and Interns are expected to work a full 40-hour work week
  • Feedback and Performance Reviews: As a co-op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement. 

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $26.00 per hour.  The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. 

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

Why Brunswick: 

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards

About Blue Water Finance:

Blue Water Finance helps recreational dealers with their F&I needs. We work with lenders across the country to find the best terms for our customers. We are partners with Mercury Marine, and we administer the Mercury Repower Finance program.

Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry, and we’re looking for people just like you to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, when you join our team, you become part of some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today.

Next is Now!  


We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support. 

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Brunswick and Workday Privacy Policies

Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942.

All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers.  If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or HRSharedServices@brunswick.com.

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Brunswick Corporation

Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Brunswick is home to more than 60 industry-leading brands. In the category of Marine Propulsion, these brands include Mercury Marine, Mercury Racing and MerCruiser. Brunswick’s comprehensive collection of parts, accessories, distribution, and technology brands includes Mercury Engine Parts & Accessories, BLA and Land ‘N’ Sea. Our Navico Group and its industry-leading technology brands consist of Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, Mastervolt, RELiON, Attwood and Whale. Our Boat brands are some of the best known in the world, including Boston Whaler, Lund, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Harris Pontoons, Princecraft and Quicksilver. In addition, our service, digital and shared-access businesses include Freedom Boat Club, Boateka and a range of financing, insurance, and extended warranty businesses. While focused primarily on the marine industry, Brunswick also successfully leverages its portfolio of advanced technologies to deliver an exceptional suite of solutions in mobile and industrial applications. Headquartered in Mettawa, IL, Brunswick has approximately 19,000 employees operating in 27 countries. In 2022, Brunswick was named by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, both for the third consecutive year. For more information, visit www.Brunswick.com.

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