What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Intern position at Bank of Tampa?
Position Title | Credit Intern |
Department | Credit |
Job Status | Internship - Temporary |
Compensation | $20/hr |
Timeframe | Summer 2026, 10 weeks May 18 through July 24 Holidays off: 5/25, 6/19 |
Schedule | 30-40 hours per week, M-F 830am-5pm |
Deadlines | Application period December 8, 2025 through January 9, 2026. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified Feb 9 - Feb 13. |
Our Company
We build relationships- with each other, with our clients and with our community. At The Bank of Tampa, we are invested in you. By providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, we learn from our differences and gain strength through the diverse perspectives and experiences of our workforce and our client base.
Since first opening in 1984, The Bank of Tampa has focused on serving Tampa Bay professionals and owner-managed businesses, which has given us an insight into our community that other banks simply cannot match. Our lenders and their teammates use their deep understanding of the area to help our clients establish professional, cultural and social ties that benefit their businesses, their families, and themselves. Our support teams further enhance those relationships by providing personalized service with each interaction. We are committed to providing the highest level of banking services while nurturing a strong and lasting professional relationship that contributes to our client’s success.
Position Overview
A Credit Internship at The Bank of Tampa is a highly competitive program. This 10-week, paid summer program is designed to provide you with an opportunity to join our Credit Department where you will be given opportunities for active learning, while being introduced to the fundamentals of banking. An appointed mentor will guide you through the experience. You will be provided with meaningful opportunities to apply learned concepts and skills via real-world assignments.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Recent college graduate or student entering their Junior or Senior year, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or business-related field from an accredited college or university.
- GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Available to work all 10 weeks of the program.
We’re proud to be a community bank rooted in local partnerships, and we love welcoming interns from nearby colleges and universities. Students from these schools will receive priority consideration; however, all qualified candidates are welcome to apply.
Attributes for Success
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Analytical, organized and ability to learn quickly
- High degree of curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
- Collaborative spirit, upholds banks’ ethics and protects clients’ interest
- High level of professionalism
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
What to Expect
- First Day: Orientation, Welcome & Bank Overview
- Week One: Shadowing and learning about other key roles throughout The Bank of Tampa, with opportunities to network with department leaders and executives.
- 8 Weeks dedicated to your assigned department. You will be provided experiences to gain practical business skills, how to deliver superior client service, and learn about bank processes and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares all required financial spreads using the Abrigo system.
- Completes global cash flows and assesses repayment ability on commercial loans.
- Works to understand the consumer underwriting standards.
- Shadows the credit operation team to understand the flow of credit documentation through the system.
- Communicates effectively with all levels of Bank staff and tailors communication (e.g. content, style and medium) to diverse audiences.
- Responds to client and co-worker needs in a timely and professional manner to accomplish daily tasks with minimal supervision while consistently meeting service standards.
- During the final week, will prepare and present a summary of the internship experience to leaders and executive team members.
- Last Week: Recap, review and sharing sessions. Additional opportunities for shadowing and learning about other key roles throughout The Bank of Tampa, with opportunities to network with department leaders and executives.
- An onboarding advisor will greet and prepare you for your internship experience, be your point of contact for any questions you may have and will remain connected with you for future opportunities at the bank.
- An assigned mentor will support and guide you throughout your internship.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Consistently delivers outstanding client service with a positive attitude and willingness to help at all times.
- Follows all bank policies and procedures.
- Willingness to ask questions.
- Maintains a position of trust and responsibility by keeping all client business confidential.
- Works in a team environment, interacting with co-workers and management in a professional manner.
- Takes detailed notes during training, shadowing and observing and refers to them as needed.
- During your last week, you will create a presentation that highlights your internship experience and share it with leaders and members of the executive team.
Our Way
Preserve and enhance our culture in which the values of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, trust and respect are the underlying principles by which we work.
Make a meaningful difference in our community through our service and financial support
Maintain a safe and sound institution that operates in conformity with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and to maintain open and forthright communication with our regulators
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