The program is designed to immerse you in our mission of driving progress for our customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities we serve. Over the course of nine weeks, you will gain a competitive edge by integrating your academic knowledge with practical industry experience, supported by expert coaching and mentoring. This program lays a solid foundation for your career path.
WHAT WILL YOU DO
- Project Experience with Real Impact: Work on meaningful projects from start to finish, helping solve business challenges and improve how we serve customers — with guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Build Your Network Across the Bank: Collaborate with teams across Oriental Bank, connect with leaders and peers, and gain exposure to how different functions work together in a digital-first financial institution.
- Use Data to Drive Better Decisions: Analyze information, identify opportunities, and support recommendations that advance our Digital First strategy, improve productivity, and enhance customer experiences.
- Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Help evaluate current processes and design smarter, more efficient ways of working, while learning how innovation happens within a regulated and risk-aware banking environment.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Current Students: Be enrolled in an accredited college or university. Undergraduate students (junior or senior standing, GPA 3.0+) are preferred. Graduate students (Master's and Doctorate) are also encouraged to apply.
- Fields of Study: Candidates pursuing degrees in Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related disciplines. If your major isn’t listed but you’re passionate about digital banking and innovation, we still encourage you to apply.
- Experience Level: Prior internship or co-op experience is preferred. We value curiosity, strong skills, and the willingness to learn.
- Work Schedule & Location: Availability to work in a hybrid/on-site environment during Summer 2026 reporting to San Juan, PR. Some travel opportunities may be available depending on the project.
- Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
SKILLS
- Analytical and Data-Driven Thinking: Ability to gather, interpret, and use data to identify trends, generate insights, and support business decisions.
- Collaboration and Communication: Ability to build strong working relationships and communicate clearly and professionally across teams, both in person and through digital channels (English and Spanish preferred where required).
- Digital and Technical Fluency: Comfort using modern workplace and banking technology tools (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, virtual collaboration platforms) and adapting quickly in a digital-first environment.
- Financial Analysis: Ability to analyze financial statements, perform financial modeling, and understand key financial metrics (required for some roles).
- Learning Agility & Curiosity: Demonstrates a willingness to learn, ask thoughtful questions, seek feedback, and quickly develop new skills in a fast-paced, regulated industry.
- Problem-Solving & Project Execution: Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through structured problem-solving and strong attention to quality.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Purposeful Work: Being a part of our team to support Oriental’s mission on helping their clients, employees, investors, and the communities they serve progress.
- Hands-On Experience: Engage in innovation-driven projects that directly impact our business strategies. Gain experience in Financial Services and the Banking industry.
- Learning and Development: On-going training, skills development program and networking events with senior management to complement your work experience.
- Accountability: Take ownership of high-impact, real-life project work and receive hands-on career training.
- Culture: Experience our Ways of Working with a strengths-based and skills development focus.
- Networking: Expand your professional network with Oriental Bank Leaders and connect with diverse students from various academic backgrounds.
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WORK AUTHORIZATION & ELEGIBILITY:
- Legally authorized to work in the US is required. This position is of indefinite duration and requires candidates to have permanent or ongoing work authorization.
- Employee is responsible for maintaining eligible work authorization throughout his tenure with the organization.
Oriental is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/Affirmative Action for Veterans/Workers with Disabilities)
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Since 1964, Oriental has thrived as one of Puerto Rico’s leading banks focused on serving the needs of consumers, businesses, and institutions. With multiple branches throughout the island, it has the second-largest network, and is the third-largest financial institution in core retail and commercial deposits. Oriental has a highly committed team of more than 1,500 employees serving nearly 300,000 clients. Since its establishment, Oriental has distinguished itself by delivering an unparalleled level of service to its clients making possible the progress of the customers, employees, investors and communities it serves.
OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG), is its diversified financial holding company that operates under U.S. and Puerto Rico banking laws and regulations. Its three principal subsidiaries, Oriental Bank, Oriental Financial Services and Oriental Insurance, provide a full range of commercial, consumer and mortgage banking services, as well as financial planning, trust, insurance, investment brokerage and investment banking services.
