Branch Operations Intern

Republic Finance, LLC; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off 15 days

401k + employer match

Life Insurance & Long Term Disability

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Republic Finance, LLC is offering an on-site Branch Operations Internship for current college juniors and seniors in Business or Finance. You will learn day-to-day branch operations, loan processing, and compliance while interacting with leaders across the organization.

The internship includes hands-on experience with loan origination, processing, closings, and funding, plus exposure to potential career paths within Republic Finance.

Qualifications

• Must be a Junior or Senior majoring in Business, Finance, or related field (college).
• Able to work a minimum of 18–20 hours per week.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must meet background, credit history and pre-employment drug screen requirements.
• Eligibility for insurance licensing per state rules.

Responsibilities

• Learn loan origination, processing, closings and funding workflows.
• Assist in doc prep, file audits and funding readiness.
• Learn promotion tracks by spending time with Manager and Regional VP.
• Attend regional meetings or workshops to gain exposure to Branch Operations.
• Participate in branch Ops process-improvement projects.
• Overview of benefits and careers within Republic Finance.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Junior or Senior in Business/Finance

Job description

Overview & Responsibilities

Are you a current Junior or Senior in college that is seeking an Internship with a Finance or Business focus? If so, then look no more! Republic Finance is seeking Interns for our Branch Operations program!

As a Branch Ops Intern you will have the opportunity to learn the daily functions and operations of a branch as well as learn about the broader organization and the 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 the day-to-day operations of a branch as well as the overall business including: the Republic Way sales and customer service approach, compliance training, loan closing, leadership training as well as one or more branch operations continuous improvement projects involving various other departments of the company. We will provide you with hands on experience and will expose you to the career paths we offer and familiarize you with our ongoing company initiatives. Our goal is not only to expand on the core concepts introduced throughout your college classes but to introduce you to a bright future and a long-term career path with Republic Finance! *Please note that this job is 100% onsite.

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!

Republic Finance is a leading consumer lending company serving 250+ communities across the US. We are well known for our outstanding customer service, and we are looking for individuals that are career driven, customer focused, and are interested in making an impact in the communities we serve. Our core values are focused on the people element of the business, and we are hoping to find like-minded individuals to contribute to our shared success. Come be a part of a remarkable team with a growing company that values its employees and regularly promotes from within!

As a Branch Ops Intern you will have the opportunity to:

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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

Republic Finance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age disability or veteran status in employment opportunities and benefits. Republic Finance, LLC maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.