Deposit Operations

Who We Are

At Old Second, you're first! For more than 150 years, Old Second has consistently put businesses and individuals throughout the Chicago area first, and we're only getting started.

With great employees we've grown from a single location in the back of a general store to 50 locations and over $6 billion dollars in assets. At Old Second we embrace values that foster an environment of community and growth. Recently, we've been voted a Forbes Best-In-State Bank for Illinois by our customers. Be a part of something big as we continue our growth story together!

You are an undergraduate college-level student who is interested in gaining financial and operational experience in a Community Bank environment. You are willing to work onsite to learn from field experts and gain valuable exposure to bank operations and financial processes.

This is a paid internship. You will gain first-hand knowledge within your area of interest, which may include:

• Exposure to high-net-worth clients and prospects
• Development of communication and presentation skills within a professional work environment
• A thorough understanding of bank policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Participation in education events, networking and presentations.

Base pay: $20.00/hour

Old Second is committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Pay is dependent upon the pay range and the incumbent's knowledge, skills and experience.

Interns working a fifteen-week assignment (or less) will accrue two days of PTO and will receive holiday pay.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be in pursuit of an undergraduate college degree, as follows:
  • Currently enrolled in college; or
  • Enrolled in college for Fall 2026; or
  • College graduate between May 2025 - June 2026
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work onsite. Onsite locations depend on the department. Common onsite locations include Downers Grove, Oakbrook, Aurora and Chicago-Wacker.
• Must be available to work 20-40 hours per week and be available to start late May/early June through the end of July/early August.
• Internship durations vary between 8 - 12 weeks.

• Proficient in using Window 2010 Office software with intermediate skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; prioritizing work and multi-tasking.
• Desire to work in a professional environment.

The Deposit Operations department is responsible for processing and reconciling consumer and commercial bank transactions. Positions involve payment receipt, recording and a high level of accuracy.

• Process various maintenance request through JHA Workflow
• Verify data on signature cards to the CIF system via Jack Henry including matching title, social security/tin information, and relationships.
• Upload and index documents to On Base
• Daily review of CIP checklist and related documents, while tracking outstanding and errors. Contact and follow-up with internal branches & bankers.
• Follow-up with applicable bank employees when errors or inconsistencies are found during verification process to resolve issues.
• Enter various bank documents to the appropriate applications.
• Assist and or complete requested research requests from external and internal customers, via the Optical storage system and or the many database systems within the bank. This will also include assisting/completing Legal research related to subpoenas & IRS summons.
• Processing of returned mail, updating customer records in Jack Henry

• Process customer lockbox items accurately and efficiently.
• Open and sort all lockbox customer mail (checks and invoices) according to defined service level.
• Operate the payment processing systems (OPEX)
• Verify and/or prepare payments for processing
• Copy and return requested remittances and correspondences to customer
• Enter alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from source documents into computer following format displayed on screen, and enters necessary codes
• Perform customer requested research of historical data
• Upload customer transaction files, burn CDs, and send customer reports electronically.
• Process proof work from branches.
• Ensure proof work is balanced including customer and teller corrections.
• Audit and enter any missing GL data via proof of deposit.
• Repair, image, and send rejected POD items to appropriate areas.

Thanks for considering Old Second!