Job Type
Internship
Description
SUMMARY
Join the Bank that shares success with others! As a locally managed mutual bank, South Shore Bank is driven by the needs of communities rather than the demands of investors. You can help us serve as a trusted advisor to the people, businesses and organizations that make our communities stronger.
South Shore Bank is seeking an in-office, full-time (40 hours per week) Deposit Operations Intern from September 2024 - September 2025. This position will provide an opportunity to work within the Deposit Operations Department of South Shore Bank and work with a highly skilled team to assist the IRA and Operations Manager with core related projects and help with a variety of tasks and projects as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Deposit Operations team with tasks as they relate to the Deposit Operations Department.
• Clean up current core.
• Complete assigned tasks tied to core conversion.
• Assist the QC as needed.
• Be willing to work on weekends when needed during conversions.
• Participation in project teams to facilitate process improvement, system implementation, conversions, and data management functions.
• Complete all internal Bank training as assigned and required.
• Adhere to the Bank's privacy and data security policies including but not limited to safeguarding of sensitive information and complying with relevant regulations to protect non-public information.
• Exhibit the ability and desire to embrace and enhance the Bank culture.

Consider this description to be the foundation of your job, not its boundaries. Expect to participate in internal and external training sessions and activities not described here which enhance the quality of service to the client.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma.
• Basic understanding of banking principles, familiarity with banking operations and/or finance.
• Data entry skills - attention to detail; daily report review and dispute process; ability to accurately input and manage data.
• Experience with providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and highly organized.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong skills in Excel, Word, and Centrix.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
KEY POINTS
It has been and will continue to be the policy of South Shore Bank to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service, or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
At South Shore Bank, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. We believe in Shared success and We before Me. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
Salary Description
$19.75 Hourly