Branch Operations Intern

Republic Finance, LLC • Shreveport, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is seeking Branch Operations Interns who are current college juniors or seniors pursuing a Finance, Business, or related focus. 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 real-world experience in the Republic Way sales and customer service approach, compliance training, loan closing, leadership training, and one or more branch operations continuous-improvement projects involving other departments. It is designed to build on concepts introduced in college and introduce participants to career paths and company initiatives.

The internship 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 post-graduation. Interns may become licensed and complete an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program. They also receive exposure to branch and corporate roles, regional meetings or workshops when available, and an overview of company benefits.

Requirements

• Be a current college junior or senior majoring in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Be able to work a minimum of 18–20 hours per week.
• Have strong communication and organizational skills.
• Be eager to learn, enthusiastic, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.
• Meet Republic Finance's acceptable standards for criminal background history and credit history, and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• 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.
• Learn the Republic Way sales and customer service approach, compliance requirements, loan closing, and leadership practices.
• 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 the 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, based on current Regional Vice President and Senior Vice President projects.
• Learn about corporate roles where branch experience is often desired, including Audit, Compliance, Training, and Recruiting.

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 more than 10,000 professional development courses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• 15 days of paid time off to start plus one additional personal day for full-time employees
• 401(k) with employer match for full-time employees
• Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern