Branch Operations Intern

Overview & Responsibilities

Are you a current Junior or Senior in college seeking an internship with a Finance or Business focus? If so, Republic Finance is looking for interns for our Branch Operations program. As a Branch Ops Intern you will learn the daily functions and operations of a branch, understand the broader organization, and explore 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 and the overall business, including the Republic Way sales and customer service approach, compliance training, loan closing, leadership training, and one or more branch operations continuous improvement projects involving various other departments.

We will provide hands‑on experience and expose you to career paths, familiarizing you with our ongoing company initiatives. Our goal is to expand on core concepts from your college classes and introduce you to a bright future and a long‑term career path with Republic Finance.
Please note that this job is 100% onsite
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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 outstanding customer service and we seek individuals who are career‑driven, customer‑focused, and interested in making an impact in the communities we serve. Our core values emphasize the people element of the business, and we hope to find like‑minded individuals to contribute to our shared success.

Join a remarkable team at a growing company that values its employees and regularly promotes from within.

As a Branch Ops Intern you will have the opportunity to:

• 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 daily production of loan origination, processing, closings and fundings including allocating files for doc prep, auditing closed files, and preparing files ready to fund.
• Spend time with your Manager and Regional Vice President learning about responsibilities at their levels to understand the promotional path and your career potential with Republic Finance.
• Attend regional meetings and/or workshops (as available during the internship) 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.) and receive an overview of our benefits during the program.

• Must be a Junior or Senior majoring in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Ideal candidates are eager to learn, enthusiastic, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.
• Must be able 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.
• Must be eligible 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).

All employees with Republic Finance can participate in:

• 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 Linked In Learning’s library of 10,000+ professional development courses

All full‑time employees are eligible for:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start + 1 additional personal day
• 401(k) and employer match
• Company‑provided Life Insurance and 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.