Branch Operations Intern

Republic Finance, LLC • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is seeking college juniors or seniors majoring in Business, Finance, or a related field for its Branch Operations internship program. Interns learn the daily functions and operations of a branch and gain exposure to the broader organization and its career opportunities. They work alongside team members and leaders, gaining hands-on experience with the company’s sales and customer service approach, compliance training, loan closing, leadership, and branch operations improvement projects. The program also introduces interns to company initiatives and potential career paths. The position is 100% onsite and pays $15.00 per hour. Republic Finance aims to offer full-time employment after successful completion of the program, starting after graduation.

Republic Finance is a consumer lending company serving more than 250 communities across the United States. It emphasizes customer service, community impact, employee development, and promotion from within.

Requirements

• Must be a college junior or senior majoring in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 18–20 hours per week.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Eager to learn, enthusiastic, reliable, and possess a strong work ethic.
• 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

• Become licensed and complete an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program to learn the loan process and regulatory training.
• Assist with daily loan origination, processing, closing, and funding activities, 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 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 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 10,000+ professional development courses.
• Full-time employees: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Full-time employees: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start plus one additional personal day.
• Full-time employees: 401(k) with employer match.
• Full-time employees: Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern