Lending Trainer

First Financial Bank

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you’re challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry’s top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done. Job Description: Office Location: Abilene, Texas, United States ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Participates in the facilitation and presentation of lending related training programs Assist with the design, development, and delivery of training sessions for new lending related platforms and software Conducts and evaluates various training programs as assigned with primary emphasis on loan specific training for both incumbents and new hire lending employees, e.g., Commercial and Consumer lending assistants, loan officers and document preparation on a variety of topics, including but not limited to job-specific loan functions, loan systems, technology, compliance (privacy, security, financial, etc.), new products, procedures and services, Jack Henry system and customer service Develops or selects training materials for presentations, worksheets, manuals, models, computer tutorials and resource library to reinforce learning through adult learning principles Conducts research and selects appropriate instructional methods Develops training schedules, training acknowledgements, checklists, and reports; provides reports to management upon request Collaborates with loan officers, lending assistants and back-office mangers to support the ongoing development and design of on-the-job new hire training curriculum for specific functions Coordinate, facilitate and support loan training for acquisitions Participates in job specific training and other various bank training programs as required Complies with BSA, AML and all bank policies and procedures Other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a college Associate Degree or equivalent; five years’ lending/lending related experience may be substituted for Associate Degree Minimum of two years of lending related experience is required Experience with frontline and/or back-room lending functions/operations is preferred Travel is required. Incumbent’s home base will be in Abilene, TX Proficiency in presentation skills and knowledge of setting up AV equipment is essential Must be able to facilitate distance learning training such as webinars Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, and related applications is required Must be able to handle stress and establish priorities; frequent deadlines exist, and work may be subject to changing priorities with little advance notice Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are necessary Accuracy, attention to detail and mental concentration are necessary for accurately performing tasks with frequent interruption Ability to meet deadlines is essential Professional demeanor, self-discipline, initiative, judgment and confidentiality are essential The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) What Makes Us Unique? You. Since 1890, First Financial has been serving the financial needs of customers in every neighborhood, just like yours. Not just through good times, but during difficult years too. We survived the Great Depression, the collapse of the Texas economy in the 1980s, and the Great Recession. Throughout it all, we remain a place of stability and trust for our customers. While other banks have come and gone, First Financial continues to grow through acquisitions, new branches, and the expansion of our services. It goes without saying, First Financial is not your everyday bank. Our “One Bank, Multiple Regions” concept combines the best of “Big Bank” customer benefits with the local decision making and involvement of a community bank. The Company includes multiple banking regions with 79 convenient locations throughout Texas, and we offer convenient banking options with a local, personal touch. And because we’re one bank, you can visit any of our locations and receive the same friendly service. Much of our success comes from the lifelong relationships we’ve built with people just like you. Providing excellent customer service and education is the focus of everything we do. Our customer education includes training to understand how to improve credit, apply for a home loan, and utilize our products and services. Every day we’re here to help you make sound financial decisions. And don’t be surprised if you step through the door and see a familiar face. Many of our employees are leaders in the community. After all, being involved with the community is an important part of who we are. Discover for yourself how at First Financial, it’s You First.

Requirements

Minimum of a college Associate Degree or equivalent; five years’ lending/lending related experience may be substituted for Associate Degree
Minimum of two years of lending related experience is required
Travel is required. Incumbent’s home base will be in Abilene, TX
Proficiency in presentation skills and knowledge of setting up AV equipment is essential
Must be able to facilitate distance learning training such as webinars
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, and related applications is required
Must be able to handle stress and establish priorities; frequent deadlines exist, and work may be subject to changing priorities with little advance notice
Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are necessary
Accuracy, attention to detail and mental concentration are necessary for accurately performing tasks with frequent interruption
Ability to meet deadlines is essential
Professional demeanor, self-discipline, initiative, judgment and confidentiality are essential

Nice To Haves

Experience with frontline and/or back-room lending functions/operations is preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in the facilitation and presentation of lending related training programs
Assist with the design, development, and delivery of training sessions for new lending related platforms and software
Conducts and evaluates various training programs as assigned with primary emphasis on loan specific training for both incumbents and new hire lending employees, e.g., Commercial and Consumer lending assistants, loan officers and document preparation on a variety of topics, including but not limited to job-specific loan functions, loan systems, technology, compliance (privacy, security, financial, etc.), new products, procedures and services, Jack Henry system and customer service
Develops or selects training materials for presentations, worksheets, manuals, models, computer tutorials and resource library to reinforce learning through adult learning principles
Conducts research and selects appropriate instructional methods
Develops training schedules, training acknowledgements, checklists, and reports; provides reports to management upon request
Collaborates with loan officers, lending assistants and back-office mangers to support the ongoing development and design of on-the-job new hire training curriculum for specific functions
Coordinate, facilitate and support loan training for acquisitions
Participates in job specific training and other various bank training programs as required
Complies with BSA, AML and all bank policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned