About the role#
The Branch Intern role offers a hands-on look at community banking operations in Bowling Green. You will spend your summer shadowing experienced staff across both deposit and loan departments. This role focuses on observation and learning, providing exposure to customer service, account management, lending processes, and regulatory compliance. You will also participate in professional development activities, including networking events and a capstone project.
What you'll do#
- Shadow the deposit team to learn teller transactions, cash handling, drawer balancing, and new account openings.
- Observe customer interactions to see how staff identify needs and recommend financial products.
- Gain knowledge of account maintenance, debit card services, online banking, and fraud prevention.
- Follow loan officers through the lending process from application to closing.
- Learn the basics of credit analysis and underwriting.
- Understand relationship management and banking compliance requirements.
- Complete a summer project and present your findings to branch leadership.
- Participate in professional and developmental activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university, or recent graduation.
- Major in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional demeanor and dependability.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Location & details#
- Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid.
About First Southern National Bank
First Southern National Bank provides banking services to customers across Central and Western Kentucky. Founded in 1982, the company maintains branches in 12 Kentucky counties. It offers consumer and commercial lending alongside mobile and online banking options. The bank operates as a privately held institution with a staff of 201 to 500 employees.
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