Commercial Leadership Trainee - Milwaukee, WI Based - Begins JULY 2025 - First American Bank

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; 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.  Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.
• 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 bank's footprint.
• Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
• Must be available to work Monday through Saturday during all hours of bank operation while training in other Departments. 
• Punctuality is required to maintain First American Bank’s customer service standards.