Banking Academy at UCLA - Fall 2026

River City Bank • Los Angeles, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

River City Bank is hosting Banking Academy, a 9-week immersive program, at UCLA starting in September 2026. Through Banking Academy, you’ll gain insider knowledge of the banking industry and discover how commercial banks drive critical sectors like commercial real estate and clean energy. This program offers: Career Insights – Explore roles and growth opportunities in banking and finance, Industry Impact – Understand how banks influence industries and local communities, Hands-On Learning – Complete a real-world underwriting case study and discuss your findings with a panel of River City Bank executive leaders. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, starting on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Sophomore, junior, or senior year of study.
• Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA.
• Undergraduate major in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain insider knowledge of the banking industry.
• Understand how commercial banks drive critical sectors like commercial real estate and clean energy.
• Explore roles and growth opportunities in banking and finance.
• Understand how banks influence industries and local communities.
• Complete a real-world underwriting case study.
• Discuss findings with a panel of River City Bank executive leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level