Intern - Operations Specialist (Process & Controls)

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Professional networking

Work experience in Internal Controls

Job summary

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust invites qualified students to join its Summer Internship Program in Metairie. The paid, full-time internship runs May 17 through July 23, with potential extension and a final presentation in New Orleans on July 22.

Interns will assist in internal controls, review file maintenance, and ensure documentation is complete and accurate. You'll work with the team to verify maintenance, generate reports, and participate in a range of program activities.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• Business majors preferred.
• Motivated self-starter who takes initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify online banking system maintenance.
• Verify various maintenance reports.
• Assist Processes and Controls Manager with updated procedures.
• Participate in company-sponsored activities and events.
• Contribute to intern final project presentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in progress

Job description

Summary

This full-time position is part of GCB's Summer Internship Program, which is scheduled to run from Monday, May 17th through Friday, July 23rd, potentially extending through mid-August based on the decision of the hiring manager and department. Additionally, interns must participate in a Final Internship Presentation located in New Orleans on Thursday, July 22nd. Candidates must be available for the full duration of the program to ensure a consistent and meaningful learning experience. The Interns’ primary function will be to assist and participate in various independent reviews to ensure that Internal Controls are in place regarding file maintenance performed in systems used for maintaining client and account records. The intern will also participate in verifying the maintenance performed daily is accurate and has the appropriate documentation. Additionally, the intern will work closely with appropriate team members and Managers to provide documentation and/or make corrections.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify online banking system maintenance
• Verify various maintenance reports
• Assists Processes and Controls Manager with maintaining updated procedures
• Participate in a broad array of company sponsored activities and events
• Special projects as assigned by your department or internship program that may include and is not limited to an intern final project presentation.

Requirements

• Minimum preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• Business majors preferred.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses strong communication and teamwork skills.

Authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. Please note, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation to support immigration sponsorship or benefit including but not limited to optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT)

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required.
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 15 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.
• If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division and “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

EEO Statement

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company and its subsidiaries is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe in attracting, retaining, and promoting quality talent and recognize that our diversity is critical to the success of the company.