Branch Intern

First Southern National Bank • Lancaster, KY

6d

About The Position

The Branch Intern will spend the summer at one of the company’s branches, learning how a community bank operates day to day. This hands-on, observational role involves shadowing experienced staff on both the deposit and loan sides of the branch and gaining exposure to customer service, account services, lending, and regulatory compliance. The company seeks a curious, professional, and motivated student who wants to learn.

The internship program is designed to invest in the next generation of talent through continuous learning, financial stewardship, relationship-building, and community involvement. It provides meaningful hands-on experience and professional and personal development. Planned 2027 activities include lunch with leadership, networking, a capstone project, financial literacy studies, life-skills workshops, and a service project with fellow interns.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or a recent graduate, majoring in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and dependability.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Shadow the deposit team to learn teller transactions, cash handling, drawer balancing, and the new account-opening process, and observe customer interactions to see how staff identify needs and recommend products.
• Learn about account maintenance, debit card services, online and mobile banking, and fraud prevention.
• Shadow loan officers through the lending process from application to closing, including an introduction to credit analysis and underwriting basics.
• Shadow experienced professionals to understand relationship management.
• Learn about compliance and regulatory requirements within the banking industry.
• Complete a summer project and present key takeaways to branch and leadership staff at the end of the internship.
• Participate in developmental and professional activities designed to support learning and exposure to the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed