Intern - Emerging Services Product - Remote

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

Our Program
When selecting a company for your career are you someone that values bettering communities and the people that live in those communities?

Are you looking for an organization that is leading in its industry and continues to grow and innovate based on client needs and industry trends? Does the idea of outstanding team culture and a career that fits your life and goals exciting?

Velera’s Summer Internship Program provides you – a student enrolled in an accredited university - with the chance to develop and hone your skills in business.

We offer the opportunity to build for your future by learning firsthand the Financial and more specifically Credit Union industry through professional inter-organizational experience, coupled with focused learning opportunities in your chosen career path or developmental interest. You’ll also gain insight into our rich history, our unique culture, and our committed social conscience.

The Opportunity

Innovation across the technology landscape is advancing at an unprecedented pace, reshaping how products, services, and experiences are delivered. Specifically within the financial services industry, traditional financial institutions realize that keeping up with this speed of change requires more than internal development alone, making strategic financial technology (fintech) partnerships with best-of-breed companies within high-growth areas such as AI and financial wellness critical to staying competitive and relevant. The Emerging Partnerships Internship will have a front-row seat to view how these key strategic partnerships are formed within the credit union industry while helping identity and recommend future verticals the company should explore.

Day in the Life

• Research and analyze modern financial institutions (e.g., neobanks) and high-growth financial services segments to identify market trends, emerging players, and growth opportunities.
• Present your market research and recommendations to Velera senior leaders via a gap analysis presentation.
• Assist with the creation of materials for credit union conversations such as fintech company overview profiles and fintech strategy while actively participating and engaging in the meetings.
• Learn to hone your professionalism and communication skills by participating in high-value meetings and negotiations with current and prospective fintech partners.
• Participate in cross-functional conversations with Velera teams such as Product and Growth to advance their fintech partnership agendas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program – upperclassmen and graduate students preferred.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate thoughts, communicate, completely, and concisely.
• Strong organizational and professionalism skills, with the ability to consistently perform business requests.
• Strong critical thinking, future-looking, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to adjust easily when directions and priorities change on short notice.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite® with a heavy emphasis on PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in software that applies to your major and function-specific internship.
• Passion for learning the Credit Union Industry.
• Believe in Velera’s culture and values. Ideal candidates have passion for their community as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About Velera

At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners.   Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!

Pay Equity

Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages

• Medical with telemedicine

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Maternity, Parental, Family Care

• Community Volunteer Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• 401k (with employer match)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Insurance

• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here.  For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.

This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.