Branch Operations Intern

Are you a current Junior or Senior in college seeking an Internship with a Finance or Business focus? 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 the broader organization and various career opportunities we offer. You will interact with team members and leaders to gain real-world experience by working alongside our team to learn about many aspects of day-to-day branch operations and the overall business.

About the role

This 100% onsite internship pays $15.00 per hour, with the goal of offering full-time employment upon successful completion of the program to start post-graduation. Republic Finance is a leading consumer lending company serving 250+ communities across the US, known for outstanding customer service. Our core values focus on the people element of the business, and we promote from within.

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 learning about responsibilities at their levels to 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.
• 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 eligibility requirements for insurance licensing in order to sell voluntary insurance products (eligibility based on a criminal background check conducted by the state’s department of insurance).

Benefits

All employees 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.