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Branch Operations Intern (Bilingual preferred)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • Odessa

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Junior or Senior in Business or Finance, work 18-20 hours/week, have strong communication skills, meet background checks, and preferably speak Spanish.
  • You will assist in loan processing, attend meetings, learn operations, engage in projects, and explore corporate roles while becoming licensed and training for management responsibilities.

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.
  • Spanish speaking skills are a plus for this location.

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

Is this internship remote or onsite?

This internship is 100% onsite.

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

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

What are the eligibility requirements to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be a Junior or Senior majoring in Business, Finance, or a related field, and must be able to work a minimum of 18-20 hours per week.

Is bilingualism a requirement for the position?

While not a requirement, Spanish speaking skills are a plus for this location.

Will I have opportunities for career advancement after the internship?

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

What kind of projects will I be involved in during the internship?

Interns will learn about one or more Branch Operations process improvement related projects, which will be determined based on current projects during the intern’s employment.

What support does Republic Finance provide for its employees?

Republic Finance provides an Employee Assistance Program for confidential mental health support, an Employee of the Month Program, and philanthropic support for various charities.

What are the key skills needed for this internship?

Strong communication and organizational skills, eagerness to learn, enthusiasm, reliability, and a strong work ethic are key skills needed.

Is there any licensing required for this position?

Yes, the intern must meet eligibility requirements for insurance licensing in order to sell voluntary insurance products.

What benefits do full-time employees receive?

Full-time employees are eligible for Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), a 401k with employer match, and company-provided life insurance and long-term disability.

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.