Finance and Lending Operations Intern
8 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionInternship Opportunity Position Summary Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC), a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance and Lending Operations Intern to assist our back-office team. The Finance & Lending Operations Intern provides administrative and operational support to the Fiscal/Accounting and Portfolio/Loan Servicing functions within the Finance & Administration department. This role assists with document management, data entry, and loan file organization to support efficient back-office operations. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to nonprofit finance, loan servicing workflows, and internal controls within a mission-driven organization. This position reports to the Director of Finance & Administration and works closely with fiscal and portfolio staff.Key Responsibilities (Support Role) This role provides administrative and operational support across two core back-office functions: Fiscal/Accounting Operations and Portfolio & Loan Servicing Operations, under the supervision of the Director of Finance & Administration.Fiscal / Accounting Operations Support • Assist accounts payable with verifying invoices or contacting vendors for proper invoices., • Support accounts payable with preparing mailings and with Positive Pay templates for banks under supervision., • Perform data-entry support by updating internal fiscal tracking tools (Google sheets), as assigned., • Scan and organize accounts payable invoices and supporting documentation into designated digital filing systems., • Prepare and deliver documents to nearby banks, associates, or external partners, and assist with obtaining signatures for approved and time-sensitive documents., • Assist Accounts Receivable with bank reconciliations.Portfolio & Loan Servicing Operations Support, • File loan documents in physical storage systems, including fireproof cabinets., • Assist with auditing physical loan files to determine retention and storage needs, under staff guidance., • Scan and upload loan-related documents into borrower files and Salesforce to support accurate recordkeeping., • Support loan servicing updates by entering new client information, risk ratings, and related data into internal systems, as directed., • Mail borrower communications, including late notices sent via certified mail, following established procedures., • Assist with printing and assembling loan closing and modification documents for internal processing and record retention.Administrative & Operations Support, • Provide general administrative support to the Director of Finance & Administration and back-office staff to support day-to-day operations., • Support office coordination tasks such as organizing files, preparing mailings, and assisting with materials and supplies, as needed.What We’re Looking For, • Current college student or recent college graduate pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field preferred., • Strong interest in nonprofit finance, operations, loan servicing, CDFIs, and community economic development., • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage documents, data entry, and administrative processes accurately., • Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort working with internal teams and systems., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with Salesforce, accounting systems, CRM platforms, or document management systems is a plus (training provided). Excel spreadsheet experience is required., • Ability to work independently while also collaborating as part of a mission-driven, cross-functional team., • Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential financial, organizational, and borrower information., • Interest in gaining hands-on exposure to nonprofit operations, internal controls, compliance, and audit support.What You’ll Gain, • Hands-on exposure to nonprofit finance and operations within a mission-driven organization., • Practical experience supporting loan servicing, fiscal processes, and internal controls., • Training on real-world systems such as Salesforce and internal financial tracking tools., • Insight into compliance, audit preparation, and document management in a regulated nonprofit environment., • Professional development through collaboration with experienced finance and operations staff.Internship Details, • Schedule: Flexible; part-time (10-15 hours per week) during the semester; full-time option in summer., • Compensation: Paid internship (hourly rate, commensurate with experience)., • Support efforts that ensure a safe and healthy work environment., • Appreciates the value of working collaboratively with individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking., • An understanding of how systems and structures can affect people's opportunities and experiences in different settings., • Maintain a positive, helpful attitude. oIaO0jgdIY