Intern

Farm Credit Services of America•Ridgeland, MS

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Full-time intern position beginning June 7th and ending on July 30th. Interns will travel to various branches to experience first-hand the day-to-day duties of Southern AgCredit employees. Reliable transportation is required. This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Second-semester juniors or seniors pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Accounting, or related field.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to set priorities.
Well-developed analytical and organizational skills.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Candidates residing within our service footprint.

Responsibilities

Gain broad exposure to Southern AgCredit by spending time with departments across the association and learning how each area supports the overall lending process and customer experience.
Receive an overview of key systems and technology used by the Information Technology department.
Observe day-to-day accounting functions and financial reporting processes.
Learn the fundamentals of credit analysis including the 5 C’s of credit.
Gain insight from the appraisal department on topics such as reading legal descriptions and understanding property-related information.
Learn the components of the lending process, from meeting the customer and taking a loan application, through credit analysis and decision, to appraisal and loan closing.
Work with local staff, departmental employees, and regional specialists to experience first-hand the level of service and personal relationships we have with our customers.
Engage in a project as defined by Southern AgCredit that will be developed throughout the 8-week period with a final report and presentation to the Management Team on the final day of the internship.