Branch Operations Intern

About the role

Republic Finance is seeking Interns for our Branch Operations program. As a Branch Ops Intern, you will learn the daily functions and operations of a branch, as well as gain insight into the broader organization and various career opportunities. This 100% onsite internship provides hands-on experience, exposing you to career paths and company initiatives while expanding on core concepts from your college courses. Our goal is to introduce you to a bright future and a long-term career path with Republic Finance.

We pay our Branch Operations Interns $15.00 per hour with the goal of offering full-time employment upon successful completion of the program to start post-graduation.

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, and preparing files ready to fund.
• Spend time with your Manager and Regional Vice President to learn about responsibilities at their levels and understand the promotional path and career potential 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.
• Learn about corporate roles where Branch backgrounds are often strongly desired (Audit, Compliance, Training, Recruiting, etc.).

Requirements

• Must be a Junior or Senior majoring in Business, Finance, or a 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 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.

Benefits

All employees with Republic Finance can participate in:

• Employee of the Month Program
• Philanthropic support for multiple charities, including an annual drive for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Professional offices with a friendly team environment
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential mental health support
• Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of 10,000+ professional development courses

All Full-Time employees are eligible for:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day
• 401k + employer match
• Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Pay

$15.00 per hour

Schedule

Minimum of 18-20 hours per week, 100% onsite.