Job Description:First American Bank is a family owned, full-service bank with over 50 locations in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin. Our mission is simple: to offer competitive banking products with the personal attention and service customers deserve. First American Bank can offer employees a level of visibility and stability that is difficult to find in many larger corporations. We are looking for people who want a career – not just a job!
This is an entry level role within the Commercial Loan Department that provides a comprehensive introduction to First American Bank’s commercial environment. This three to six month training program will provide an opportunity to fully understand the Commercial Loan Department’s relationship to other areas of the bank, as well as an assessment of leadership skills and personal drive for results by completing rotations through different First American Bank departments and Commercial Loan Divisions. Upon successful completion of all aspects of training, the trainee will be placed on a team within the Commercial Loan Department.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in and successfully complete each defined training rotation required during the program: Branch Operations, General Banking and Systems, Customer Service, Business Center and Commercial Credit Training.
Master each technical and system function required during training rotations including: branch transactions and products, customer accounts, customer service, call center and call evaluations, loan applications, branch sales networking, commercial loan operations, credit analysis and more.
Rotate through various departments such as Treasury Management, Asset Based Lending, Trade Finance and Legal & Compliance based upon business need.
Gain an overall understanding of the day-to-day tasks within the Commercial Department, including granting and collecting commercial loans.
Observe daily tasks and provide basic support to Analysts and Relationship Managers who handle the bank’s current commercial customers.
Spread and analyze various financial reports, including balance sheets and profit & loss statements.
Complete other tasks as assigned by the Commercial Loan Department’s senior management staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required; a focus in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred.
Detail orientation with an aptitude for business and customer interaction required.
Must be efficient with cooperative work habits, while managing time to account for sudden fast-paced transaction periods.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Proficient with business office and computer programs such as Word and Excel preferred.
Must be willing to travel to First American Bank locations throughout the Chicago area.
Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday while in the Commercial Loan training portion of the program.Must be available to work Monday through Saturday during all hours of bank operation while training in other Departments
To apply for this job please visit www.firstambank.com.
