Retail Banking Intern
About The Position
The Retail Banking Intern will gain hands-on experience in retail banking operations while supporting the branch team in delivering exceptional customer service. Under the guidance of experienced staff, Interns will assist with customer transactions, observe how to provide accurate information and resolve basic inquiries, and begin learning how to identify opportunities to strengthen customer relationships by understanding and suggesting appropriate banking products and services. This is a 90-day program with the possibility of a permanent position post-internship. This internship is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with future cohorts starting in January, May, and September annually. This position will be open for a limited time.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Pursuing a college degree in a related field required.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective communicator – promotes Union Bank’s customer service philosophy.
- Basic math skills and proficient computer skills.
- Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to compliance standards.
- Commitment to a 90-day internship program.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Prior customer service or cash handling experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work through the designed training curriculum, establishing the foundational knowledge and necessary skills of the retail banking division.
- Assist with accurately processing routine financial transactions.
- Shadow and learn how to maintain responsibility for accurate cash drawer and follow proper balancing procedures.
- Work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
- Support the branch by providing excellent customer service, learning how to resolve inquiries, and how to cross-promote other bank services that lead to referring to other departments to help achieve goals set by management.
- Learn about the supporting products, fees and policies.
- Participate in all training to understand and apply demonstrating compliance, fraud prevention and financial regulations for assigned job functions that apply to designated job responsibilities.
- Understand and adhere to all bank policies, laws and regulations applicable to their role.
- Complete compliance training; follow internal processes and controls as required.
- Report all compliance issues, violations of law or regulations in accordance with the steps defined in bank policies.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
