Consumer Lending Intern
KEMBA Financial Credit Union Inc., Columbus, OH, United States
Compensation: Paid/Hourly
Status: Full Time/Non-Exempt
Purpose The purpose of KEMBA’s Internship Program is to provide students with a meaningful and enriching learning experience that helps them grow both personally and professionally. As an intern, you will gain hands‑on experience, build real skills, and learn how a financial cooperative operates within the community.
This program is designed to introduce you to potential career paths in the credit union industry while offering support, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to real projects. You will also learn more about financial literacy and the cooperative principles that guide our work, especially our commitment to education, training, and information.
Objective The Consumer Lending Intern will support the Consumer Lending department by assisting with administrative tasks, learning core lending concepts, observing underwriting and processing workflows, and other duties. This role provides hands‑on exposure to credit evaluation, lending processes, member needs, and product analysis while partnering with associates across the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs clerical tasks such as attaching documents, completing data entry, and mailing letters
Learns key lending concepts including:
Credit report components (utilization, payment history, tradeline mix)
Budget and repayment fundamentals (debt-to-income, payment-to-income, unsecured debt)
Collateral and loan-to-value concepts for auto and home equity loans
Basic loan performance indicators
Observes Underwriting and Processing teams to understand workflows, decisioning, and HELOC processes
Provides clerical support to Underwriters and Processors as assigned
Participates in credit, collateral, and product discussions to build foundational lending knowledge
Prepares and delivers a final presentation to leadership summarizing project findings
Demonstrate professionalism and strong communication when interacting with associates and internal customers
Continues to develop skills and knowledge through assigned training and learning opportunities
Performs other duties as assigned
Capstone Project
Completes a capstone project that applies learned skills to real-world outcomes
Presents the completed project at the conclusion of the 10-week program
Required Qualifications
Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Management, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Professional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively
Interest in consumer lending, banking, or financial services
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established procedures
Physical Demands The physical demands listed below represent those necessary to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
The intern is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with arms, and communicate verbally. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds may be required. Vision requirements include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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Status: Full Time/Non-Exempt
Purpose The purpose of KEMBA’s Internship Program is to provide students with a meaningful and enriching learning experience that helps them grow both personally and professionally. As an intern, you will gain hands‑on experience, build real skills, and learn how a financial cooperative operates within the community.
This program is designed to introduce you to potential career paths in the credit union industry while offering support, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to real projects. You will also learn more about financial literacy and the cooperative principles that guide our work, especially our commitment to education, training, and information.
Objective The Consumer Lending Intern will support the Consumer Lending department by assisting with administrative tasks, learning core lending concepts, observing underwriting and processing workflows, and other duties. This role provides hands‑on exposure to credit evaluation, lending processes, member needs, and product analysis while partnering with associates across the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs clerical tasks such as attaching documents, completing data entry, and mailing letters
Learns key lending concepts including:
Credit report components (utilization, payment history, tradeline mix)
Budget and repayment fundamentals (debt-to-income, payment-to-income, unsecured debt)
Collateral and loan-to-value concepts for auto and home equity loans
Basic loan performance indicators
Observes Underwriting and Processing teams to understand workflows, decisioning, and HELOC processes
Provides clerical support to Underwriters and Processors as assigned
Participates in credit, collateral, and product discussions to build foundational lending knowledge
Prepares and delivers a final presentation to leadership summarizing project findings
Demonstrate professionalism and strong communication when interacting with associates and internal customers
Continues to develop skills and knowledge through assigned training and learning opportunities
Performs other duties as assigned
Capstone Project
Completes a capstone project that applies learned skills to real-world outcomes
Presents the completed project at the conclusion of the 10-week program
Required Qualifications
Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Management, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Professional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively
Interest in consumer lending, banking, or financial services
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established procedures
Physical Demands The physical demands listed below represent those necessary to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
The intern is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with arms, and communicate verbally. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds may be required. Vision requirements include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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