BANKING SOLUTIONS TO BROADEN BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES
WE TRANSFORM BUSINESS NEEDS INTO SOLUTIONS THAT GROW WITH YOUR BUSINESS.
The Bancorp has decades of multi-industry banking experience and a technological focus to help our clients achieve sustainable business growth.
AGILE, SECURE & SCALABLE FINTECH SOLUTIONS
Our partners benefit from our financial strength and industry expertise.
The Bancorp deploys custom payments services merging cutting-edge technology with superior regulatory and compliance infrastructure.
Accessing new avenues to leverage existing wealth
Through strategic alliances with nonbank wealth management platforms, we enable independent and registered financial professionals to expand their service offering to better compete with larger and more fully-resourced institutions.
A one-of-a-kind offering to serve you better
The Bancorp Commercial Lending business offers a distinctive set of services which reflect our commitment to meeting your evolving business needs.
Whether you need a small business loan or leasing services for a fleet of vehicles, we can provide you the expertise and financial traction to keep you on the road to success.
COMPETITIVE BRIDGE FINANCING SOLUTIONS
THE BANCORP PROVIDES BORROWERS WITH CERTAINTY OF EXECUTION FOR NON-RECOURSE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BRIDGE LOANS NATIONWIDE.
As a direct lender, we provide a streamlined, single source of origination, funding, and asset management for loan brokers and their clients seeking to purchase and reposition multifamily and other commercial real estate properties.
WE TAILOR BANKING SOLUTIONS TO YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS.
Across our Fintech Solutions, Institutional Banking and Commercial Lending business lines, The Bancorp offers a wide range of products and services that can transform your business needs into long-term, technology-enabled solutions.
GAIN INSIGHT FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
OUR FINETICS® BLOG OFFERS TIMELY COMMENTARY ON THE LATEST BANKING TRENDS.
Tap into the mindset of The Bancorp solution leaders as they discuss what’s new in the banking industry and how The Bancorp can help you stay ahead of the curve.
EXPERT COMMENTARY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
THE BANCORP OFFERS A VISIONARY APPROACH TO BANKING BACKED BY DECADES OF INDUSTRY EXPERTISE.
The Bancorp solution leaders are financial industry experts conversant with the latest banking trends and the next generation of business banking solutions.
THE BANCORP DESIGNS THE FUTURE OF BANKING ONE CLIENT AT A TIME.
We’re not a startup, but we think that way. The Bancorp approaches each client’s needs as an opportunity to develop the next generation of banking products and services.
STRENGTHENING OUR VISIONARY FOUNDATION
THE BANCORP LEADERSHIP FOSTERS AN INVENTIVE APPROACH TOWARD BANKING.
The Bancorp Leadership Team sets the compass for exploring new perspectives that drive continuous organizational growth.
NAVIGATE A REWARDING CAREER AT THE BANCORP
WE’RE INVESTED IN YOUR DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH.
The Bancorp offers a dynamic work environment and ongoing opportunities to broaden your knowledge and enrich your skill sets.
COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
THE BANCORP VALUES THE DIFFERENCES THAT MAKE US UNIQUE.
We cultivate an environment where all cultures, ideas and perspectives are equally acknowledged and respected.
Values-Based Business Practices
ESG principles are integral to The Bancorp’s business strategy.
Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) initiatives guide our business practices to create positive change for our local communities, the environment, our clients and customers, and the banking industry as a whole.
Meet the Class of 2023: The Bancorp Internship Program
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Working where you’re valued means working for a company that invests in your professional development.
At The Bancorp, our employees are offered opportunities that allow their careers to grow and thrive because we believe they are our most valuable asset. This commitment to development extends to the younger generation of professionals through The Bancorp Internship Program.
The program is designed to provide students from diverse backgrounds with meaningful work experiences, opportunities to learn, and allows them to gain practical knowledge in their field of study from experienced professionals in the financial industry. We are happy to introduce The Bancorp Internship Class of 2023!
SARINA ABATE MARKETING INTERN
School: University of Delaware · Major: Marketing · Minor: Professional Selling & Sales Management · Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2024
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? I’m looking forward to learning the different marketing tools and strategies that are used when selling to a business rather than a consumer.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In five years, I see myself living in a little town with my two dogs, hopefully somewhere down south.
What is a quote you live by? “You will get there. But right now, you are here. (and here is wonderful)”
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AUDREY CUNNINGHAM SMALL BUSINESS LENDING INTERN
School: North Carolina State University · Major: Information Technology · Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2024
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? I’m most looking forward to being able to connect with small businesses through Small Business Lending. I’ve previously worked for small businesses and I’m excited to be on a team that helps them achieve their goals.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In five years, I see myself living in a metropolitan area with a good start into my desired career path.
What is a quote you live by? “You miss 100% of the chances you don’t take!”
2/13
ED HAJAS DATA SCIENCE INTERN
School: Augustana University · Major: Computer Science/Software Engineering & Data Science · Anticipated Graduation Date: 2024
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? I am most excited about putting some of my skills to the test and to dip my toes into a corporate working environment.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In five years, I hope to see myself putting the finishing touches on my first proper videogame project with many more on the way.
What is a quote you live by? “Be water, my friend.”
3/13
KATHERINE KOLB DATA SCIENCE INTERN
School: University of South Dakota · Major: Business Analytics · Anticipated Graduation Date: Fall 2023
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? I am looking forward to gaining more real-world experience and guidance in choosing a career path.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In five years, I hope to be doing a job that I have passion for and have a family that I love.
What is a quote you live by? “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”
4/13
SHANE LANDUE INSTITUTIONAL BANKING INTERN
School: Widener University · Major: Finance & Economics · Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2024
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? I’m most looking forward to gaining experience in the banking and financial services industry, learning more about The Bancorp, and connecting with others.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I see myself working in the financial services industry, but I’m not completely sure what that would look like.
What is a quote you live by? “Whatever makes you uncomfortable is your biggest opportunity for growth.”
5/13
CALEB LISK SMALL BUSINESS LENDING INTERN
School: North Carolina State University · Major: Finance · Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2024
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? I am most looking forward to learning and taking in all the information that I can. I think it will be a great experience to be exposed to things in the business and banking world that I have not seen before.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In 5 years, I would like to be well into my career path, whatever that may be.
What is a quote you live by? “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
6/13
ALEXANDER MCSHANE CREDIT MARKETS & BUSINESS STRATEGY INTERN
School: Temple University · Major: Management Information Systems & Finance · Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2025
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? This summer, I’m looking forward to meeting people at The Bancorp from different lines of business and learning about their experiences prior to joining the firm.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In the next 5 years, I desire to develop a strong awareness of key market dynamics and understand the ways in which companies can best capitalize on opportunities available to them.
What is a quote you live by? “Either you run the day or the day runs you.”
7/13
RITU PATEL COMPLIANCE INTERN
School: Rutgers University – New Brunswick · Major: Finance & Computer Science · Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2025
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? I’m am looking forward to gaining hands-on experience about compliance as an integral function of the company, while enhancing my current knowledge base and skill set to set me up for success in my career.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In five years, I envision myself excelling in a fulfilling career, hopefully related to either private-wealth management or fintech, leveraging my various experiences.
What is a quote you live by? “Life is like a camera. Focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, take another shot.”
8/13
SOFIA PONCEL REAL ESTATE BRIDGE LENDING INTERN
School: NYU Stern School of Business · Major: B.S. in Business (Concentrations in Finance & Entrepreneurship) · Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2025
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? I am looking forward to gaining hands-on experience and learning about every part of the bridge lending process.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I see myself in a large city, excelling in a career I am passionate about, and traveling.
What is a quote you live by? “Failure is not the opposite of success; it’s part of success.”
9/13
EMMA POPHAM FCRM INTERN
School: Dickinson College · Major: International Business & Management Major · Minor: Economics · Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2024
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with I am most looking forward to learning more about FCRM and the culture of the company. I also am looking forward to learning from the people within the FCRM team and working closely with them.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I see myself leading a team of analysts. I hope to be working for a bank or financial institution, like The Bancorp, in a finance-related role.
What is a quote you live by? “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.”
10/13
SOOBIN RHO CYBERSECURITY INTERN
School: Augustana University · Major: Philosophy, Math, & Computer Science · Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2025
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? I am most looking forward to getting an extended internship offer (fingers crossed) for the school year after this summer to hopefully work in the new office in Downtown Sioux Falls.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Master’s or Ph.D (fingers crossed).
What is a quote you live by? “Know Thyself.”
11/13
NATALIE RIFF RETAIL OPERATIONS INTERN
School: James Madison University · Major: Finance · Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2024
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? I’m looking forward to getting first-hand experience in the career path I hope to pursue and to also expand my knowledge outside of the classroom.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I see myself finishing up my MBA and working a job that I seem suited for.
What is a quote you live by? “The best view comes after the hardest climb.”
12/13
MAKENNA VALENTE RETAIL OPERATIONS INTERN
School: Widener University · Major: Finance · Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2024
What are you most looking forward to about your internship with The Bancorp? I am most looking forward to gaining important experience as well as working in different areas of the Loan Operations department..
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In 5 years, I see myself being at a job that I am passionate about and enjoy doing.
What is a quote you live by? “Do good, and good will come to you.”
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We are thrilled to welcome our Class of 2023 and are looking forward to the contributions they will provide to The Bancorp. To learn more about our corporate culture, professional development, and growth opportunities, click here.
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