Branch Operations Intern

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 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 and branch operations continuous improvement projects involving various other departments. We will provide hands‑on experience and expose you to the career paths we offer and familiarize you with our ongoing company initiatives. Our goal is not only to expand on core concepts introduced throughout your college classes but to introduce you to a bright future and a long‑term career path with Republic Finance. Note: 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 interested in making an impact in the communities we serve. Our core values focus on the people element of the business, and we are hoping to find like‑minded individuals to contribute to our shared success. Responsibilities 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 the daily production of loan origination, processing, closings and fundings including allocating files for doc prep; auditing closed files; prepping 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 a 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 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 plus 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr