Program Summary: The Independent Financial (IF) Internship Program is a 12-week paid program offering current students an opportunity to gain professional skills working for a regional community bank. This program is designed to provide interns with professional development opportunities, a one-on-one mentoring experience, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the communities IF serves. We are looking for talented and capable students with a heart for community service, strong personal values, and integrity to join our team. Program Tracks: To help students understand the different career options available in the banking industry, Independent Financial offers several internship program tracks. Each program track offers positions in departments across the Bank with a plethora of learning opportunities. Students can apply for any program track based on their interest; throughout the recruitment process the Talent Acquisition team will work directly with students to determine what opportunity will best fit the students’ skills, degree program, and long-term career goals. Finance Program Track: In the Finance program track internship positions are available in departments such as Credit Administration, Finance, and Wealth Management. Interns in this program track learn how to analyze and present financial data for internal and external audiences, budgeting and financial forecasting skills, and commercial and real estate financial analysis. There are opportunities to shadow sales calls, present analysis to department leaders, and assist with product documentation. Internship Expectations: Throughout the summer program interns are expected to; Understand the goals and tasks assigned; produce satisfactory results by meeting and sometimes exceeding expectations. Commit to being engaged with your department’s goals, be dependable, and responsive. Add value and make a substantial contribution to the organization and team. Effectively collaborative with teammates, customers, and managers by utilizing strong communication, cooperation, accountability, and partnership. Be persistent, tenacious, and dedicated to doing the job well despite challenges. Be coachable by actively soliciting, listening to, and acting on feedback. Aspire for career growth and greater responsibilities by actively engaging in opportunities to learn and grow. Intern Responsibilities: Attend intern professional development events covering relevant business units and topics presented by department leaders. Develop business, financial, and analytical skills needed for future career opportunities. Complete assigned online compliance and business professional trainings. Prepare and present a final presentation over your internship experience, demonstrating knowledge and skills gained throughout the program. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent education certificate (GED). Must be currently enrolled in college degree program majoring in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing or a related field. At least 18 years of age. Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal). Computer proficiency with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications. Available to work program dates (May 20th - August 10th, 2024; Mon- Fri approx. 8AM-5PM). Job Details: Intern (Trainee) In accordance with Colorado law: Colorado pay for this position is anticipated to be between $17.98 - $25.96 hourly, actual offers to be determined based on applicant’s skills, experience and education. While the anticipated deadline for the job posting is 02-15-2024, we encourage you to submit your application as we may still consider qualified candidates beyond this date. To all recruitment agencies: Independent Financial does not accept agency resumes without formal engagement of the agency. Please do not forward resumes to Independent Financial employees or any other organization location. Independent Financial is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Independent Financial is host to a diverse group of professionals; offering careers in lending, finance, management, marketing, technology and much more. We welcome talented and capable people with a heart for community service, strong personal values and integrity to join our team. Let’s discover new opportunities, together. Become part of a team that provides a wide range of relationship-driven banking products and services tailored to meet the needs of businesses, professionals and individuals. ______________________________________________________ All full-time and part-time roles that are regularly scheduled for 30 or more hours per week are benefits eligible. We are pleased to provide industry-leading benefits, resources and support to our employees. ______________________________________________________ To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the basic qualifications. No phone calls or direct e-mails please. Pre-employment background screening will be conducted. Independent Financial is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 469-301-2630. Independent Financial is a trademark of Independent Bank To all recruitment agencies: Independent Financial does not accept agency resumes without formal engagement of the agency. Please do not forward resumes to Independent Financial employees or any other organization location. Independent Financial is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.