POSITION SUMMARY

The Lending Internship will provide an opportunity for a student or recent postgraduate to work closely with our team of Commercial Lenders, Consumer Lenders, Real Estate Lenders, Credit Analysts, Construction Lending Department, support staff, and other bank staff and leadership.

The Intern may have occasional contact with customers, vendors, the general public, and will interact in a professional and courteous manner, and conduct him/herself in such relationships in a manner that will enhance the overall efficiency and image of the bank. This person must have the ability to communicate effectively while working quickly and accurately.

This position will span approximately 6 months to 18 months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Shadow and assist Commercial Lenders, Consumer Lenders, Real Estate Lenders, Credit Analysts, and other staff as assigned.
• Gain exposure to the loan approval process by assisting with and/or completing credit authorization, input data, build tables, and borrower relationship information into presentation.
• Develop a working knowledge of loan processes to include gathering appropriate information, analysis of information and support in underwriting of loans in a timely manner.
• Assist with Loan Support tasks such as doc boarding, doc prep, and doc review.
• Research regulations and compliance requirements as related to bank policy, procedures, and practices.
• Contribute to team effort by assisting with daily tasks and/or special projects as assigned.
• Input financial statement data into bank systems.
• Scan credit file documents, then review scanned results, ensuring that image quality and file is complete.
• Attend compliance committee meetings and other meetings as invited and/or requested.
• Regular on-site attendance is an essential function and required for this position.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete required bank training courses within assigned time frame(s).
• Be accountable for compliance with applicable laws and regulations when performing their job duties.
• Participate in required training to become familiar with the legal and regulatory requirements affecting his or her job responsibilities.
• Carry out responsibilities at all times in a manner that complies with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
• Represent Heritage Bank of Nevada in a professional manner which includes a professional image, confidentiality, a positive “can-do/consider-it-done” attitude, good attendance, punctuality, flexibility and adaptability in meeting bank and customer needs. Keep work area tidy and maintain customer privacy.
• Additional duties as requested or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High degree of attention to detail as well as excellent organizational skill(s) to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have ability to prioritize and organize heavy workload(s) and demonstrate effective time management skill(s).
• Must have the ability to work in a professional manner and consistently demonstrate courtesy, customer service, and tact in a fast-paced/deadlines-oriented environment.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately: perform effectively under pressure; meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines and make decisions based on regulation(s), company policy(s), knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Intermediate computer skills with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Student or postgraduate can provide 2 letters of recommendation from professors or academic advisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of at least three years at a four-year university to no more than 2 years post graduate.
• Student or postgraduate is working toward a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field such as economics, legal, compliance, or audit.
• Student or postgraduate exhibits a high degree of reliability and dependability.

COMPLIANCE WITH THE BANK SECRECY ACT AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING PROGRAM:

The Bank Secrecy Act is intended to safeguard the U.S. financial system and the financial institutions that make up that system from the abuses of financial crime, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit financial transactions. The Board of Directors is committed to complying with both the spirit of the regulations and the letter of the law. All employees are expected to understand and comply with all aspects of the BSA and to perform their job duties in accordance with Bank BSA policies and procedures. Employees who willfully violate the BSA may be subject to both civil and criminal penalties and termination of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to operate a computer; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Coverage is available to employees and their eligible dependents in accordance with our written plan documents. You may also be eligible for a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a retirement savings plan, including 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans, short and long-term disability benefits, education and training benefits, and discounts on banking products and services. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and paid holidays. PTO accruals begin at .0745 per hour worked for our part time employees up to a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year for certain Full-Time employees. PTO accruals are dependent on position, status (Full time or Part time), and years of experience in accordance with our PTO policy. Most Full-Time employees are also offered 6 paid holidays and Part Time employees are offered pro-rated paid holidays. In addition, employees in Utah and Nevada may be eligible for pay for certain state recognized holidays. Visit our website for more details.  Check it out!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants, or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

No Recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.