Branch Operations Intern (Bilingual Preferred)

Republic Finance, LLC • Odessa, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is seeking Branch Operations Interns for a program intended for current college juniors or seniors interested in finance or business. Interns learn the daily functions and operations of a branch and gain exposure to the broader organization and its career opportunities. They work alongside branch team members and leaders to gain hands-on experience with customer service and sales, compliance, loan closing, leadership, and branch operations improvement projects involving other departments. The program also introduces participants to company initiatives and potential career paths.

Interns may become licensed and complete an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program, covering the loan process and regulatory training. They assist with loan origination, processing, closing, and funding, and may attend regional meetings or workshops. Interns also learn about corporate functions for which branch experience is useful, such as Audit, Compliance, Training, and Recruiting. The role is 100% onsite, pays $15.00 per hour, and requires availability for at least 18–20 hours per week. The company states that successful program completion may lead to an offer of full-time employment after graduation.

Requirements

• Be a 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.
• Meet the employer’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.
• Be eager to learn, enthusiastic, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus for this location.

Responsibilities

• Learn the daily functions and operations of a branch and the broader organization.
• Learn the Republic Way sales and customer service approach, compliance, loan closing, and leadership practices.
• Become licensed and complete an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program, including loan-process and regulatory training.
• 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 learning about their responsibilities and potential career paths.
• Attend regional meetings and/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.
• Overview of company benefits during the program.
• Full-time employees are eligible for Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Full-time employees receive 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) 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.

What This Job Offers

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