Branch Operations Intern

Republic Finance, LLC • Olive Branch, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is seeking college juniors or seniors pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, or a related field 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 branch team members and leaders. The program includes training in the company’s sales and customer service approach, compliance, loan closing, and leadership, as well as one or more process-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

• Be a college junior or senior majoring in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Be eager to learn, enthusiastic, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.
• Be able to work at least 18–20 hours per week.
• Have strong communication and organizational skills.
• Meet the company’s acceptable standards for criminal background history and credit history, and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Meet the 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 branch operations and the broader business, including the Republic Way sales and customer service approach, compliance, loan closing, and leadership.
• 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.
• Learn about managerial responsibilities and potential career progression by spending time with the Manager and Regional Vice President.
• Attend regional meetings or workshops when available during the internship.
• Learn about one or more Branch Operations process-improvement projects.
• Learn about corporate roles for which 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 providing confidential mental health support.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning’s library of more than 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