SBA Intern

Description

This will be a Summer 2026 internship located in our Downtown Nashville, TN office.

Position Summary

The SBA Department Intern will provide administrative and operational support to the bank's Small Business Administration team. This role is designed for a student or early-career professional interested in commercial lending, small business financing, and banking operations. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with SBA loan processes, documentation, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering, organizing, and reviewing loan documentation for SBA applications.
• Support data entry, file maintenance, and recordkeeping in accordance with bank and SBA guidelines.
• Help prepare credit files, loan packets, and internal reports.
• Conduct basic research on small businesses, industries, and SBA program requirements.
• Provide support in communicating with customers, internal partners, and external vendors.
• Help track loan status and follow up on outstanding items.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement discussions.
• Perform other administrative tasks to support the SBA lending team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in banking, lending, or small business financing is a plus.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to SBA lending processes and regulatory guidelines.
• Experience in commercial loan documentation and review.
• Opportunities to work with experienced banking professionals.
• Insight into how banks support small businesses and local economic growth.
• Professional development in communication, compliance, and customer service.

FirstBank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and staffing firms. Recruitment agencies and consultants may not submit resumes directly to managers. FirstBank will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement as an approved vendor. FirstBank in an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.