Loan Officer Intern - Summer 2026 (Opelika, AL) at First South Farm Credit, ACA

Opelika, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Finance, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Career Skills, Credit Decisions, Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Credit Reports, Loan Application Process, Loan Closings, Farm Visits

Industry

Financial Services

Description

The First South Farm Credit Summer Internship Program allows students to spend their summer working with our leading agricultural lenders. First South interns will work alongside our Loan Officers to advance skills in finance, sales, marketing, and customer service. Interns will be able to apply business skills in a real world environment, expand your network of professional contacts, and gain valuable experience with an industry leader. The internship will last tentatively from May 28 - July 31. LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Industry Knowledge. Learn about the Farm Credit System and First South Farm Credit’s operation, products and services, and primary job functions. • Business Development. Develop the skills necessary to effectively promote our business by understanding how to market products and services. • Financial Analysis. Discover how to make sound credit decisions by understanding balance sheets and income statements, learning key ratios and their importance in the decision process, and reviewing and interpreting credit reports. • Customer Relationship Management. Understand how to service existing customers by participating in the loan application process, loan closings, and farm visits. • Project Management. Utilize project management tools to plan, lead, and deliver projects at both the association and branch levels. • Career Skills. Learn more about individual skills and competencies and the impact they will have on your career plan. LOCATION First South will hire a total of two (2) interns in Opelika, Alabama. Interns may be able to work in a branch office closest to their residence (permanent or college residence) depending upon availability. We offer fulfilling opportunities for successful professionals in all areas of business, including: accounting and operations, appraisal, credit, lending, customer service, and a variety of management and administrative roles. We seek highly motivated, lifelong learners who want to make a difference in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Interns will work alongside Loan Officers to advance skills in finance, sales, marketing, and customer service. They will participate in the loan application process, loan closings, and farm visits.