Intern - Management, Consumer Banking

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust•Elmwood, LA

About The Position

This position is part of the Summer Internship Program, which is scheduled to run from, Wednesday, May 27th through Friday, July 31st, potentially extending through mid-August based on the decision of the hiring manager and department. Candidates must be available for the full duration of the program to ensure a consistent and meaningful learning experience. The Consumer Banking Management internship is part of the retail banking division that supports the company’s client relationships and is a key function of the company’s primary business. This is a rotational career development program where you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in various areas of the branch to learn and be able to manage and lead a financial center. The rotational program will consist of responsibilities as a universal banker, certified relationship banker, operations officer, and branch manager.

Requirements

Minimum preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Currently pursuing an Associate's degree, required. Enrolment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree will also be considered.
Business majors preferred.
Be a highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative.
Demonstrates attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Possesses strong communication and teamwork skills.
Authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. Please note, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation to support immigration sponsorship or benefit including but not limited to optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).
Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions.
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required.
Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 15 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division and “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Nice To Haves

Business majors preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in training that will allow you to understand and perform activities that support the branch such as, cashing checks, disbursing funds after verification of signatures and sufficiency of funds.
Accept deposits and confirm accuracy of transactions.
Identify on opportunities to promote banking services.
Balance all monies in cash drawers.
Assist and observe the opening of new consumer and business accounts under the supervision of a certified relationship banker.
Assist in resolving client challenges through direct personal interactions and referrals to appropriate staff members.
Observe the opening and closing procedures of a branch.
Observe and participate in monitoring the branch cash general ledger accounts under the supervision of the operations officer.
Learn and understand the appropriate internal controls and compliance with all bank’s regulatory requirements.
Partners with the branch manager to deploy resources that optimizes team performance.
Participate and host monthly branch security meetings.
Represent the company in local community organizations, along with the branch manager.
Assist the branch manager in monitoring employee activities to assist with issues, observe coaching sessions.
Support the branch manager in maintaining and developing client relationships with existing and new clients.
Other duties as requested/assigned.