Commercial Banking Associate: Underwriting & Growth Path

southstatebank; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthState Bank in Florida is seeking recent graduates to join its Commercial Banking Associate Program. The program offers a structured start to a banking career, with onboarding in Tampa for the first six months, then returning to your local market.

Role starts January 11, 2027. As a Commercial Banking Associate you'll develop underwriting, loan processing, portfolio management, and relationship management skills, with opportunities to advance to higher roles as you perform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree conferred within last 2 years or by Dec 2026.
• Minimum GPA of 3.4 with prior internship experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriting and loan processing tasks to assess risk.
• Assist relationship management and client onboarding activities.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and product development initiatives.
• Complete compliance and training modules to build technical knowledge.
• Assist in preparing client presentations and proposals to grow business.

Job description

SouthState Bank in Florida is seeking recent graduates to join its Commercial Banking Associate Program. The program offers a structured start to a banking career, with onboarding in Tampa for the first six months, then returning to your local market.

Role starts January 11, 2027. As a Commercial Banking Associate you'll develop underwriting, loan processing, portfolio management, and relationship management skills, with opportunities to advance to higher roles as you perform.