Branch Operations Intern

About the role

Republic Finance is a leading consumer lending company serving 250+ communities across the US, known for outstanding customer service and a people‑focused culture. They seek career‑driven, customer‑focused interns eager to make an impact. As a Branch Ops Intern you will learn daily branch functions, the broader organization, and career opportunities, with hands‑on experience in the Republic Way sales and customer service approach, compliance training, loan closing, leadership training, and branch operations continuous improvement projects. The program aims to expand on college concepts and introduce a bright future, with the goal of offering full‑time employment upon successful completion to start post‑graduation. The internship is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Learn the Republic Way sales and customer service approach, compliance training, loan closing, leadership training.
• Participate in one or more branch operations continuous improvement projects involving various departments.
• Assist in daily production of loan origination, processing, closings and fundings including allocating files for doc prep; auditing closed files; 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.
• Attend regional meetings and/or workshops (as available) to gain exposure to the larger Branch Operations division.
• Learn about corporate roles where branch backgrounds are desired (Audit, Compliance, Training, Recruiting, etc.).
• Receive an overview of company benefits during the program.

Requirements

• Must be a Junior or Senior majoring in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Ability to work a minimum of 18‑20 hours per week.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Meet acceptable standards for criminal background history, credit history, and pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Ability to meet eligibility requirements for insurance licensing to sell voluntary insurance products (eligibility based on a state department of insurance criminal background check).

Qualifications

Ideal candidates are eager to learn, enthusiastic, reliable, and possess a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• 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.
• For full‑time employees: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day.
• 401k with employer match.
• Company‑provided Life Insurance & Long Term Disability.

Pay

$15.00 per hour.

Schedule

100% onsite; minimum 18‑20 hours per week.