Branch Operations Intern

Republic Finance, LLC • Zachary, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Republic Finance is seeking a Branch Operations Intern for its Branch Operations program. The intern will learn the daily functions of a branch and gain exposure to the broader organization and its career opportunities by working alongside team members and leaders. The program includes learning the Republic Way sales and customer service approach, compliance, loan closing, leadership, and one or more continuous-improvement projects involving other departments. It provides hands-on experience, an introduction to company initiatives, and information about potential career paths. The position is 100% onsite and pays $15.00 per hour. The company aims to offer full-time employment after successful completion of the program, to begin 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.
• Be eager to learn, enthusiastic, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.
• Meet 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 department of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Learn branch operations and the loan process, including regulatory training, through licensing and an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program.
• Assist with daily loan origination, processing, closings, and fundings, including allocating files for document preparation, auditing closed files, and preparing files for funding.
• Learn about the responsibilities of a Manager and Regional Vice President and the potential promotional path at Republic Finance.
• 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 desired, such as 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 providing confidential mental health support.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of 10,000+ professional development courses.
• Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Full-time employees are eligible for 15 days of PTO to start plus one additional personal day.
• Full-time employees are eligible for a 401(k) with employer match.
• Full-time employees are eligible for company-provided life insurance and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern