Summer 2027 Intern: Lending Support, Small Business Banking

Live Oak Bank; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Oak Bank is seeking an onsite 10-week Summer Internship participant for 2027 at our Wilmington, NC headquarters. May 17 – July 23, 2027.

You will research opportunities in medical financing and support our efforts to connect with emerging medical professionals and practices, helping to target potential clients and sponsorships. You will collaborate with the team to identify sponsors and relationships with equipment companies that align with our strategic goals, while gaining hands-on

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working with documents, spreadsheets, and technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Interest in banking, lending, financial services, or small business growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on smaller medical shows and events nationwide, identifying opportunities for Live Oak Bank to collaborate with study groups, case studies, medical school alumni, and speaking engagements.
• Research and identify key stakeholders to target for potential financing opportunities.
• Help inform medical professionals who may benefit from Live Oak Bank's financing options.
• Prepare and organize call logs to track outreach and follow-up with potential clients and contacts.
• Research and identify potential sponsorship opportunities that align with Live Oak Bank's goals to grow in the medical space.
• Participate in weekly check-ins with your manager where you will receive guidance on upcoming tasks and provide updates on your research.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

Live Oak Bank is a digital bank that serves small business owners across the country. Our groundbreaking spin on service and technology has fueled our mission to be America's Small Business Bank. Our products help customers buy, build, and expand their business, and our high-yield savings and CD products help them grow their hard-earned money. At Live Oak, we never lose sight of the well-being of our people. We believe our employees are the heart of our company. Our commitment to our customers and culture is intertwined, and we seek those who embody and embrace what it takes to empower the American dream. Ready to make an impact? We're looking for an onsite intern to join our team for the 10-week Summer Internship program (May 17 - July 23, 2027) at our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 6th. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the medical financing industry. As an intern, you will be responsible for researching key opportunities within the medical field and supporting our efforts to connect with emerging medical professionals and practices. You will collaborate directly with the team to help target potential clients, identify valuable sponsorships, and develop relationships with equipment companies that align with Live Oak Bank's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on smaller medical shows and events nationwide, identifying opportunities for Live Oak Bank to collaborate with study groups, case studies, medical school alumni, and speaking engagements.
• Research and identify key stakeholders to target for potential financing opportunities.
• Help inform medical professionals who may benefit from Live Oak Bank's financing options.
• Prepare and organize call logs to track outreach and follow-up with potential clients and contacts.
• Research and identify potential sponsorship opportunities that align with Live Oak Bank's goals to grow in the medical space.
• Participate in weekly check-ins with your manager where you will receive guidance on upcoming tasks and provide updates on your research.

Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working with documents, spreadsheets, and technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Interest in banking, lending, financial services, or small business growth.

Preferred Experience

• Coursework in finance, accounting, economics, business analysis, or related fields.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, or track information.
• Familiarity with financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Previous internship, leadership, customer service, volunteer, or student organization experience.
• Interest in commercial banking, lending, credit analysis, entrepreneurship, or small business ownership.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Our Values

• Dedication: Possess a deep commitment to Live Oak Bank's mission and core values, exemplified through a strong work ethic, adaptability and pride in your work.
• Ownership: Take initiative to deliver positive results by proactively and creatively solving problems, while maintaining a high degree of quality.
• Respect: Treat everyone with courtesy, politeness, and kindness.
• Innovation: Embrace fresh ideas and fearlessly contribute new solutions to emerging or existing problems.
• Teamwork: Foster collaboration, accountability, and trust with others and understand that together, we do more.

For a detailed overview of our employee benefits please visit: http://www.liveoakbank.com/careers/

Live Oak Bank is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, minorities/women/veterans/disabled. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status or disability. Equal access to programs, service and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify human resources at [e-mail]. EEO is the Law.

The base pay range for this position is $19.77 - $32.12 per hour. Compensation may also include annual bonuses and long-term incentives, subject to various metrics and company policy. A candidate's salary is determined by several factors including travel, relevant work experience or skills and expertise.

Please note that we provide at least the minimum requirement of paid sick leave to our employees who reside in states that require employer-paid sick leave, including but not limited to Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

More than just a job, a career at Live Oak is an opportunity to mold the future of the banking industry. Live Oak Bank would not be the top SBA 7(a) and USDA lender in the country without our people. We focus on hiring folks who are dedicated to living our values, every single day. Together, we’re on a mission to be America's small business bank. At Live Oak we never lose sight of focusing on the wellbeing of our folks. We believe our employees are the heart of our company and drive our commitment to our customers. As part of the Live Oak team, you’ll have the chance to shape the next chapter of banking while supporting the backbone of our nation – small businesses.