United Community

Commercial Credit Fellows

United Community  •  $60k/yr  •  Orlando, FL (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Launch Your Career in Commercial Banking: Join Our Commercial Credit Fellows Program!

Location: 450 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, Florida 32801 (with up to 25% travel) Start Date: August 10, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Program Duration: 4 Months + 24-Month Commitment Post-Program Next Role: Portfolio Specialist

About the Program

The Commercial Credit Fellows Program is a structured, immersive 4-month experience designed to build your expertise in credit analysis, portfolio management, and client relationship support. Upon successful completion, Fellows transition into a full-time Portfolio Specialist role, equipped with the skills to thrive in a dynamic banking environment.

What You’ll Do

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-On Experience Shadow and collaborate across departments to learn credit principles, underwriting, risk management, and more.
  • Professional Development Participate in training, compliance modules, team meetings, and industry events.
  • Project-Based Learning Tackle real-world assignments that build critical thinking and business acumen.
  • Career Progression Eligible for promotion into Portfolio Specialist role after successful program completion

Requirements For Success

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Leadership.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
  • Completed coursework in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Financial Accounting is expected, as these courses support the analytical and financial competencies required for the position.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Foundational understanding of banking and credit.
  • Strong analytical and observational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Collaborative mindset and relationship-building skills.
  • Effective time management and self-direction

Conditions of Employment

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel during the program, including monthly visits to our headquarters in Greenville, SC.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be able to pass a criminal background & credit check
  • This is a full-time non-remote position

Bank on your potential—kickstart your career with our Fellows Program!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.

United Community

About United Community

Since 1950, United Community has been driven to provide best-in-class service as we work to improve the financial well-being of the people and communities we serve. As a top 100 U.S. financial institution, we offer comprehensive banking, wealth management, and mortgage services, serving clients across the Southeast with more than 200 locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida.

Our commitment to service has earned us numerous accolades, including ten J.D. Power awards for #1 in customer satisfaction in the Southeast, and consistent recognition from Forbes, including multiple appearances on their lists of World's Best Banks and America's Best Banks. We were also recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trusted Companies and are a multi-year recipient of American Banker's "Best Banks to Work For" award.

We are an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. For a better banking experience, visit your local United Community branch today. For more information about our products and services, please visit ucbi.com.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Greenville, South Carolina
Year Founded
1950
Website
ucbi.com
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