About the role#
Republic Finance is hiring a Branch Operations Intern to gain real-world experience in the financial services industry. You will work directly with our team to learn the daily functions of a branch and the broader organization. This internship provides hands-on training in our sales and customer service approach, leadership development, and regulatory processes. We aim to help you build a foundation for a long-term career path.
What you'll do#
- Learn day-to-day branch operations and complete compliance training.
- Assist with loan origination, processing, closings, and fundings.
- Audit closed files and prepare files for funding.
- Participate in branch operations continuous improvement projects.
- Complete an accelerated version of the Assistant Branch Manager Program and become licensed.
- Shadow your Manager and Regional Vice President to understand promotional paths.
- Attend regional meetings and workshops when available.
- Explore corporate roles in areas like Audit, Compliance, Training, and Recruiting.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior or senior in college.
- A major in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Ability to work at least 18-20 hours per week.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to meet standards for criminal background and credit history.
- Eligibility for insurance licensing to sell voluntary products, which requires a state-conducted criminal background check.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Florence, South Carolina.
- Work is 100% on-site.
- This is a paid internship.
About Republic Finance
Republic Finance provides consumer loan products including automobile, personal, and home improvement loans. Founded in 1952, the company operates out of Plano, Texas. It serves over 350,000 customers across more than 250 communities in the United States. The organization maintains a workforce of over 1,400 employees.
How to get in at Republic Finance
Applying early to Republic Finance gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review initial submissions before the applicant pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, so you can be among the first to apply. This helps you get your materials in front of the team before the pile grows. Reaching out to the right person often yields better results than submitting to a general queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a referral. This approach improves your response rates and helps you stand out in a competitive process.
