Branch Intern

First Southern National Bank • Stanford, KY

6d

About The Position

The Branch Intern spends 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, with 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 offers 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.
• Observe customer interactions and learn how staff identify customer 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 introductory credit analysis and underwriting basics.
• Shadow experienced professionals to understand relationship management.
• Learn about banking compliance and regulatory requirements.
• 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