About the role#
Origin Bank is seeking a Commercial Lending Intern for our G.I.V.E. Internship Program. This eight-week summer opportunity provides insight into the banking industry through daily business interactions and relationship management. You will work directly with our Commercial Lending team to support portfolio management and gain hands-on experience in credit analysis and bank operations.
What you'll do#
- Model company financials, create pricing models, and perform due diligence to assist in screening loan prospects.
- Help the Commercial team manage documentation by assimilating, filing, and distributing financial and collateral records after loans close.
- Organize and maintain customer files to support Relationship Bankers in managing their portfolios.
- Assist Relationship Bankers with daily customer servicing and maintain knowledge of bank products.
- Track collateral and financial statements while managing exceptions for commercial and business relationship managers.
- Prepare a mock loan presentation that incorporates financial data and risk assessments based on lending guidelines.
- Attend local ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, and business meetings with lenders to engage with the community.
- Participate in weekly meetings and educational sessions covering credit analysis, leadership, and bank operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior or senior in college.
- A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills alongside effective interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage time, multitask, and prioritize projects effectively.
- A general understanding of the banking industry.
- Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Preferred majors include Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7th to August 5th).
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About Origin Bank
Origin Bank is a financial institution founded in 1912. It provides banking services to businesses, municipalities, and individual clients. The bank maintains locations across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. It currently employs between 501 and 1,000 people and is based in Ruston, Louisiana.
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