Summer 2026 Technology PMO Intern

About Us

Live Oak Bank is a digital bank that serves small business owners across the country.  Our groundbreaking spin on service and technology has fueled our mission to be America’s Small Business Bank. Our products help customers buy, build, and expand their business, and our high-yield savings and CD products help them grow their hard-earned money.  At Live Oak, we never lose sight of the well-being of our people. We believe our employees are the heart of our company. Our commitment to our customers and culture is intertwined, and we seek those who embody and embrace what it takes to empower the American dream.

The Technology PMO Team is seeking an intern for the 10-week onsite Summer 2026 Internship Program at Live Oak Bank in Wilmington, NC.

About the Role

As an Intern focusing on Project Management, you will work alongside experienced banking professionals to support the planning, execution, and delivery of key initiatives within the bank. This role is designed to give you practical experience in both financial services and project management, helping you develop analytical, organizational, and leadership skills in a real-world banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist project managers in planning and tracking project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

· Conduct research and gather data to support project proposals, risk assessments, and status reports.

· Help prepare presentations, meeting notes, and progress updates for stakeholders.

· Coordinate with cross-functional teams (operations, compliance, IT, risk, etc.) to ensure tasks are completed on time.

· Support documentation and compliance requirements for banking projects.

· Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.

· Participate in meetings, workshops, and training sessions to build banking and project management knowledge.

Required Skills & Qualifications

· Current student or recent graduate in Finance, Business, Economics, Project Management, or related field.

· Strong communication and organizational skills.

· Ability to work with spreadsheets, presentation software, and project tracking tools (e.g., MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Trello, or Jira).

· Attention to detail and ability to work independently under supervision.

· Interest in banking operations, regulatory compliance, and process improvement.

What You’ll Gain

· Hands-on experience in banking and project coordination.

· Exposure to real banking initiatives such as digital transformation, compliance upgrades, or operational efficiency projects.

· Mentorship from seasoned banking professionals.

· Opportunity to enhance your project management skills and build a foundation for a career in finance or consulting.

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Our Values

• Dedication: Possess a deep commitment to Live Oak Bank’s mission and core values, exemplified through a strong work ethic, adaptability and pride in your work.

• Ownership: Take initiative to deliver positive results by proactively and creatively solving problems, while maintaining a high degree of quality.

• Respect: Treat everyone with courtesy, politeness, and kindness.

• Innovation: Embrace fresh ideas and fearlessly contribute new solutions to emerging or existing problems.

• Teamwork: Foster collaboration, accountability, and trust with others and understand that together, we do more

For a detailed overview of our employee benefits please visit: http://www.liveoakbank.com/careers/

Live Oak Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status or disability. Equal access to programs, service and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify human resources at HumanResources@liveoak.bank.

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The base pay range for this position is $19.23 - $31.25 per hour. Compensation may also include annual bonuses and long-term inc