Branch Operations Intern
About The Position
Republic Finance is seeking college juniors or seniors pursuing a business- or finance-focused degree for its Branch Operations internship. Interns learn the daily functions and operations of a branch, gain exposure to the broader organization and its career opportunities, and work alongside team members and leaders. The program includes experience with the company’s sales and customer service approach, compliance training, loan closing, leadership, and one or more branch operations continuous-improvement projects involving other departments. The internship is 100% onsite and pays $15.00 per hour. Republic Finance aims to offer full-time employment after successful program completion, with employment starting after graduation.
Requirements
- Must be a college junior or senior majoring in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Eagerness to learn, enthusiasm, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work a minimum of 18–20 hours per week.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Must meet acceptable standards for criminal background history and credit history and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Must meet eligibility requirements 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 gain an understanding of the broader organization.
- Become licensed and complete an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program to learn the loan process and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with daily loan origination, processing, closings, and fundings, including allocating files for document preparation, auditing closed files, and preparing files for funding.
- Spend time with a Manager and Regional Vice President to learn about their responsibilities and understand potential career progression.
- Attend regional meetings or workshops when available during the internship.
- Learn about one or more Branch Operations process-improvement projects.
- Learn about corporate roles where branch experience is often valued, including 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
