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Branch Operations Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Junior or Senior in Business/Finance, eager to learn, reliable, with strong communication skills, available 18-20 hours/week, and meet background check standards for licensing.
  • You will learn loan processes, assist in origination and funding, collaborate with management, attend meetings, work on process improvements, and explore corporate roles related to Branch operations.

Requirements

  • Must be a Junior or Senior majoring in Business, Finance, or related field
  • Ideal candidates will be eager to learn, enthusiastic, and reliable with a strong work ethic.
  • Must have the ability to work a minimum of 18-20 hours per week.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Must meet our acceptable standards for criminal background history, credit history and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Ability to meet the eligibility requirements for insurance licensing in order 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 go through an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program to learn the loan process and all necessary regulatory training.
  • Assist in daily production of loan origination, processing, closings and fundings including allocating files for doc prep; auditing closed files; prep files ready to fund.
  • Spend time with your Manager and Regional Vice President learning about responsibilities at their levels to understand the promotional path to see what your career potential is with Republic Finance.
  • Attend regional meetings and/or workshops (as available during the intern’s employment) to gain exposure to the larger Branch Operations division of the company.
  • Learn about one or more Branch Operations process improvement related projects (specific project will be determined based on current Regional Vice President & Sr. Vice President projects during the intern’s employment).
  • Learn about corporate roles where Branch backgrounds are often strongly desired (Audit, Compliance, Training, Recruiting, etc.). We will also provide you with an overview of our benefits during the program.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

No, this position is 100% onsite.

What is the hourly pay for the Branch Operations Intern position?

The pay for the Branch Operations Intern position is $15.00 per hour.

Are there any requirements regarding the educational background for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be Juniors or Seniors majoring in Business, Finance, or a related field.

How many hours per week is the intern expected to work?

The intern is expected to work a minimum of 18-20 hours per week.

Will there be opportunities for full-time employment after the internship?

Yes, there is a goal of offering full-time employment upon successful completion of the program to start post-graduation.

Are interns required to pass a background check?

Yes, interns must meet acceptable standards for criminal background history, credit history, and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

What kind of training will interns receive during the internship?

Interns will receive training in loan processing, regulatory training, compliance, and various operational aspects of the branch.

Are there any benefits available to full-time employees after the internship?

Yes, full-time employees are eligible for health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, 401k with employer match, and life insurance after a specified employment period.

What is the company culture like at Republic Finance?

Republic Finance promotes a friendly team environment, values its employees, and regularly promotes from within.

What kind of projects will the intern be involved in?

The intern will learn about and participate in one or more Branch Operations process improvement projects.

Is there a dress code for the intern position?

While the specific dress code is not mentioned, interns are generally expected to adhere to a professional standard suitable for a corporate environment.

We are more than consumer loans!

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1952
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1952, Republic Finance specializes in providing a variety of consumer loans, flexible lending options and incomparable customer service, and has assisted its customers in meeting their personal finance goals for more than 70 years. Well known for our outstanding customer service, we are continuing to grow new customer relationships each day and are expanding our branch network into more states each year. Our branch location presence combined with our enhanced online offerings to our customers has truly put us on the map as a leader in our industry! With our growing employee base of 1,300+ team members, Republic Finance is proud to serve more than 350,000 customers in over 250 communities throughout the United States.