FIRST AMERICAN BANK WANTS YOU!

Welcome to Our Boot Camp Leadership Training Program

Starting or changing careers is an exciting time filled with many possibilities. You may have extensive banking or management experience and are looking to take your career to the next level. Alternately, you may be interested in banking, yet not sure of what area you might like to pursue. We invite you to consider our Leadership Training Program. This innovative Boot Camp is ideal for individuals who would like to explore or further their career in banking.

First American Bank is a privately-held institution with over $2 billion in assets. Our corporate offices are based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, just west of O'Hare International Airport. With nearly 50 branches throughout the Chicago area, we are a growing bank seeking motivated individuals to join our high-energy team.

Building a Solid Foundation

A strong base is critical to a successful career in banking. Depending on your previous experience, recruits will participate in rotations within the organization where you will learn First American Banks' specific processes and procedures. Additionally, throughout the program you will receive personalized, one-to-one guidance and support from a dedicated First American Career Counselor.

Our focus is to build on your core strengths and find the right opportunities to make the most of those abilities. By developing customer service skills and gaining a thorough understanding of bank operations, you can begin to compare career paths within our bank.

Today's Recruits, Tomorrow's Banking Leaders

As a member of an elite corps of trainees in our Boot Camp Program, you will receive dynamic training and responsive coaching to develop a comprehensive understanding of the banking industry:

• Solid Base -Gain exposure to all aspects of banking, from retail to commercial, wealth management to information technology.
• Hands-On Learning -Obtain individualized training in banking operations, processes and customer interactions.
• Strong Start -Familiarize yourself with the banking business before deciding on a formal career path.
• High Visibility -Interact and work with all levels of management throughout our bank.
• Personal Focus -Upon successfully completing training, receive the opportunity to be placed in a department where your skills are best utilized.

Basic Training

For those with limited banking experience, our Boot Camp Leadership Training Program is 9 to 12 months long. Individuals who have banking or management experience will go through similar rotations, but may be "fast tracked." Regardless, selected recruits participate in several specialized training rotations to gain knowledge and experience. You are not confined to one area of banking but will have exposure to all the fundamentals. These rotations are the building blocks to develop or enhance a solid background in banking operations and advance your career.

• Teller
  The teller window is the frontline of the bank and the first step in training. This rotation presents the basics of customer transactions, including how to refer customers to other departments within the bank, vault management and ATM cash-flow.
• Personal Banking
  In this rotation, trainees develop a thorough command of bank products and the ability to target those products to fit the needs of your customers. Learn how to evaluate customer accounts and make sound financial decisions. An introduction to some basic elements of branch management is also included.
• Customer Service
  This stage of training takes place in First American Bank’s state-of-the-art Call Center. Gain real-life experience in providing service to customers over the phone and helping resolve inquiries and disputes. This is an excellent opportunity to develop communication skills and gain the confidence to approach a multitude of banking issues. You also will strengthen your familiarity with our bank’s computer systems and increase the ability to navigate your resources.
• Loans
  This rotation introduces the basics of consumer loans and how to match our products to the lending needs of customers. Understand what steps are involved in the loan process and how to guide customers through these steps. At the end of this course, you will be able to answer loan questions and take applications, service our existing loan customers, and identify customers that would benefit from our loan products.

Ongoing Guidance and Support

Our Boot Camp Program doesn’t have a drill sergeant overseeing your day-to-day progress. Instead, you'll benefit from the insights and support of a dedicated Career Counselor. This experienced professional will mentor you throughout the process and can help you determine what might be the best career path for you within the bank.

The First Step

Boot Camp is only the beginning of the learning experience. Upon successful completion of the program, trainees will be given the opportunity to consider different areas of expertise within the bank, from Branches, Commercial Lending and Wealth Management to Human Resources and Information Services. You then will move on to more specialized training where you can make the most of your strengths and skills in the banking area that’s right for you.

Enlisting Is Easy!

If you would like to understand the world of banking, learn from experienced professionals, and move your career in the right direction, our Leadership Training Program may be just the right match for you. To apply online for our Boot Camp, click here.
 
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