If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," join our team!
Position Overview
To provide project- based learning and real-world experience to rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior and Graduate students. This cohort experience will provide opportunities to enhance professionalism, gain entry-level investment services experience and receive mentorship from a designated resource within the department.
This is a paid internship opportunity for the Spring 2027 semester.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for assigned project-based research and presentation to be shared with leadership at the conclusion of the program.
- Obtain entry-level exposure to the functions of financial education.
- Perform administrative duties and other clerical duties as assigned.
- Collaborate effectively and professionally with internal coworkers and departments across the organization to aid in research and development of project.
Requirements
- Finance or Business-related major.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Currently enrolled full-time at a US – NC based accredited university/college.
- Must commit to a 10–12-week internship program.
- Must commit to at least 10 hours per week.
- GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- Authorized to work in the Unites States without Sponsorship now or in the future or without receiving CPT/OPT through university/college.
- Must be a rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student.
Job Environment
- Office setting with physical proximity to other employees.
- Some background noise from other employees, copy machine, and telephone.
- On-site.
Physical Demands
- Sitting for prolonged periods.
- Bending/standing for prolonged periods.
- Carrying up to 5 lbs.
- Lifting up to 5 lbs.
- Push/ pull up to 5 lbs.
- Filing for prolonged periods.
- Telephone for prolonged periods.
- Computer for prolonged periods.
SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Disclaimer
State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.
Skills Required
- Finance or business-related major
- At least 18 years old
- Currently enrolled full-time at a U.S.-based accredited university or college in North Carolina
- Commitment to a 10–12-week internship program
- Commitment to at least 10 hours per week
- Minimum GPA of 2.8
- Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship and without CPT or OPT
- Rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student
SECU Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SECU and has not been reviewed or approved by SECU.
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Retirement Support — Immediate 100% vesting and a 200% employer match on employee 401(k) contributions from 1–5% of pay (up to a 10% employer match) stand out. This level of support is described as unusually rich among financial‑services employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — 11 paid holidays plus 16 floating‑holiday hours, paid parental and caregiver leave, bereavement and volunteer time, and PTO that can reach 32 days per year with carryover up to 280 hours. These provisions provide predictable time off and flexibility across life events.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical (PPO or HDHP) with HSA/FSA options, dental including a minor‑child orthodontia option, and vision are available for employees and eligible dependents. Employer‑paid basic life/AD&D and short‑term disability, with subsidized long‑term disability, add robust income protection.
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What We Do
Even though we're North Carolina's largest credit union, we're still just "people helping people." We currently serve over 2.6 million members through more than 270 branch offices - and growing! Members have 24/7 access to account services from over 1,100 ATMs, as well as via phone, our website, and the SECU Mobile App. Since 1937, we've provided financial services to employees of the State of North Carolina, public boards of education, and employees of associations formed for the benefit of State employees, as well as their immediate family members. We are the trusted provider of financial services for millions of members. And, according to Forbes Magazine, we're the best credit union in North Carolina. State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) is an Equal Housing Opportunity lender and federally insured by NCUA. SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
