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Intern - Small Business Administration (SBA)

CompanyGulf Coast Bank & Trust
LocationFarmers Branch
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Gulf Coast Small Business Lending group by assisting with initial application pre-screening, file preparation before underwriting, and observing pre-closing and post-closing processes. Key duties involve reviewing loan applications for accuracy, organizing loan files, preparing initial financial spreads, and assisting with loan closing document imaging.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
507
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Welcome to Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, one of the largest community banks in Southeast Louisiana. Member of the FDIC & Equal Housing Lender Our mission is to combine the values of old fashioned Community Banking that focuses on individualized customer service with innovative, competitive banking products, trust and brokerage services that further emphasize and strengthen our relationship with our customers. Our philosophy is to do everything we can for every client we have, every chance we get. We have expanded our offerings of traditional banking to investments, trust, small business lending and commercial lending as well as 401K and insurance products. We value each customer and their privacy. As a reminder, LinkedIn is a social networking site, so you should never disclose any personal financial information. Check us out @ www.facebook.com/GulfCoastBank and www.instagram.com/gulfcoastbank/
About the Role

Description


Summary

The Intern - Small Business Administration (SBA) will support the entire Gulf Coast Small Business Lending (GCSBL) group through various activities and tasks. Some of the primary duties may include and is not limited to, assisting with initial application pre-screening alongside SBA Assistant, file preparation prior to underwriting, and observing the pre-closing and post-closing processes.  


Responsibilities

  • Reviews and assists the SBA team with the loan application process ensuring accuracy and completeness of application.
  • Creates and organizes the loan file to ensure efficiency of loan to progress.
  • Prepares initial financial spreads and partners with underwriting team to move loan application forward. 
  • Assist with imaging of the loan closing documents and reviews for accuracy and completeness of required information. 
  • Partners and assists the servicing specialists’ team as well as other team members to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.
  • Takes initiative to learn and participate in tasks and activities in other areas/departments of the company. 
  • Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the bank’s compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Adheres to policy & procedure of Small Business Lending group and must comply with BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and guidelines.
  • Assists with various administrative tasks to support department operations, as directed; may also be assigned special projects.

Requirements


Skills/Experience/Education

  • Must be currently pursuing an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related discipline.
  • Minimum preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Be a highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Possesses strong communication and teamwork skills. 
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. Please note, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company and it’s family of financial services will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation to support immigration sponsorship or benefit including but not limited to optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT)

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

  • Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions. 
  • Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required.
  • Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 15 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division any “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.


Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company and its subsidiaries is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe in attracting, retaining, and promoting quality talent and recognize that our diversity is critical to the success of the company.

Key Skills
Loan Application Pre-screeningFile PreparationUnderwriting SupportFinancial SpreadsLoan Closing DocumentsImagingServicing SupportRisk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceBSA/AML/OFAC ComplianceAdministrative TasksAttention To DetailAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork Skills
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrativeGovernment & Public Sector