Branch Operations Intern

Republic Finance, LLC • West Monroe, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is seeking Branch Operations Interns who are current college juniors or seniors pursuing a finance, business, or related field. The internship provides hands-on experience with the daily functions and operations of a branch and exposure to the broader organization and its career opportunities. Interns work alongside team members and leaders and learn about customer service and sales, compliance, loan closing, leadership, and branch operations improvement projects. The program is intended to build on concepts learned in college and introduce interns to potential career paths at Republic Finance.

The position is 100% onsite and pays $15.00 per hour. Republic Finance aims to offer full-time employment after successful completion of the program, with employment beginning after graduation. Interns may become licensed and complete an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program. They also receive exposure to branch leadership, regional meetings or workshops when available, corporate roles, and an overview of company benefits.

Requirements

• Must be a college junior or senior majoring in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 18–20 hours per week.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Eager to learn, enthusiastic, reliable, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Must meet acceptable standards for criminal background and credit history and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be eligible for insurance licensing to sell voluntary insurance products; eligibility is based on a criminal background check conducted by the state’s department of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Learn the daily functions and operations of a branch and the broader organization.
• Learn and apply the Republic Way sales and customer service approach and complete compliance training.
• Become licensed and complete an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program to learn the loan process and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with loan origination, processing, closings, and fundings, including allocating files for document preparation, auditing closed files, and preparing files for funding.
• Spend time with the Manager and Regional Vice President to learn about their responsibilities and the career progression available.
• Attend regional meetings or workshops when available during the internship.
• Learn about one or more Branch Operations process-improvement projects, based on current regional and senior vice president projects.
• Learn about corporate roles where branch experience is often valued, such as Audit, Compliance, Training, and Recruiting.
• Receive an overview of company benefits during the program.

Benefits

• Employee of the Month Program.
• Philanthropic support for multiple charities, including an annual drive for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
• Professional offices with a friendly team environment.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health support.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of 10,000+ professional development courses.
• Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Full-time employees receive 15 days of paid time off to start plus one additional personal day.
• Full-time employees are eligible for a 401(k) with employer match.
• Full-time employees receive company-provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

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