What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Credit Fellow position at UNITED COMMUNITY BANK?
Launch Your Career in Commercial Banking: Join Our Commercial Credit Fellows Program!
Location: Marietta, Gainesville or Rome, GA (with up to 25% travel)
Start Date: January 12, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Program Duration: 4 Months 24-Month Commitment Post-Program
Next Role: Portfolio Specialist
Start Date: January 12, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Program Duration: 4 Months 24-Month Commitment Post-Program
Next Role: Portfolio Specialist
About the Program
The Commercial Credit Fellows Program is a structured, immersive 4-month experience designed to build your expertise in credit analysis, portfolio management, and client relationship support. Upon successful completion, Fellows transition into a full-time Portfolio Specialist role, equipped with the skills to thrive in a dynamic banking environment.
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-On Experience: Shadow and collaborate across departments to learn credit principles, underwriting, risk management, and more.
- Professional Development: Participate in training, compliance modules, team meetings, and industry events.
- Project-Based Learning: Tackle real-world assignments that build critical thinking and business acumen.
- Career Progression: Eligible for promotion into Portfolio Specialist role after successful program completion.
Who We’re Looking For
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Leadership.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
- Completed coursework in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Financial Accounting is expected, as these courses support the analytical and financial competencies required for the position.
Skills & Attributes:
- Foundational understanding of banking and credit.
- Strong analytical and observational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Collaborative mindset and relationship-building skills.
- Effective time management and self-direction
Travel Requirements
Up to 25% travel during the program, including monthly visits to our headquarters in Greenville, SC.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to pass a criminal background & credit check
- This is a full-time non-remote position
Bank on your potential—kickstart your career with our Fellows Program!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
