Commercial Leadership Trainee - Elk Grove Village, IL Based - Begins JULY 2025

Job Description

First American Bank was founded in Chicago, and over the years has expanded throughout Wisconsin and Florida. As the largest privately held bank in Illinois, we now have over 60 locations and assets of $5 billion. We are a community bank at heart with international expertise, traditional values, and a forward-looking philosophy. Our employees have the experience and vision to meet the needs of savers, borrowers, and businesses in the 21st century. First American Bank can offer employees a level of visibility, career growth, and stability that is difficult to find in many larger corporations.

This is an entry level role within the Commercial Loan Department that provides a comprehensive introduction to First American Bank’s commercial environment. This 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, which includes multiple team rotations within the Commercial Department.
• 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.
• Receive exposure to the various departments that work directly with our Commercial teams through presentations, training sessions, and hands-on experience.
• 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 with a focus in accounting, business, economics, or finance preferred.
• Internship experience with a bank or in a financial field is strongly preferred.
• Must be professional, comfortable speaking with external and internal contacts with a demonstrated ability to tailor the message appropriately to the audience and situation effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to convey thoughts and ideas effectively and succinctly via written formats, including emails, letters, and electronic platforms. Maintain professional standards relating to spelling and grammar.
• Maintain credibility through professional demeanor, appearance, and presence by modeling standards appropriate to our environment and industry.
• Maintain good working relationships with internal partners by exhibiting exemplary interpersonal skills, adopting a constructive, solutions-focused approach.
• Use sound professional judgment to balance the interests of the organization and customer, understanding and using available resources to mitigate risks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products and applications, including the ability to effectively prepare or review documents, procedures, and reports. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and applications, as well as the ability to understand, adapt and adjust responsibilities/workflows as a result of system upgrades.
• Occasional travel to other First American Bank locations, Bank functions, and training facilities may be required.
• Positions based in our Florida and Wisconsin markets will require frequent travel to our corporate office in Elk Grove Village, IL, during the first three months of the trainee program.
• Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required depending upon business need.
• Punctuality is required to maintain First American Bank’s customer service standards.