Branch Operations Intern

Republic Finance, LLC • Corpus Christi, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is seeking college juniors or seniors for its Branch Operations Internship program, designed for students pursuing a focus in Finance, Business, or a related field. Interns learn the daily functions and operations of a branch and gain exposure to the broader organization and its career opportunities. Working alongside branch team members and leaders, interns receive hands-on experience with the Republic Way sales and customer service approach, compliance training, loan closing, leadership, and one or more continuous-improvement projects involving other departments. The program also introduces interns to company initiatives and potential career paths, with the goal of expanding on concepts learned in college and helping participants explore a long-term career with Republic Finance.

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 the position starting after graduation. Interns may become licensed and complete an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program, assist with loan origination and processing activities, learn from managers and a Regional Vice President, attend regional meetings or workshops when available, and learn about corporate roles that value branch experience.

Requirements

• Be a college junior or senior majoring in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Be eager to learn, enthusiastic, and reliable, with a strong work ethic.
• Be able to work a minimum of 18–20 hours per week.
• Have strong communication and organizational skills.
• Meet acceptable criminal-background and credit-history standards 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 daily branch functions and operations, the broader organization, and available career opportunities.
• Learn the Republic Way sales and customer service approach, compliance, loan closing, and leadership practices.
• Participate in an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program and 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.
• Learn about responsibilities at the Manager and Regional Vice President levels and the potential promotional path.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

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