Ascend Bank Trainee

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Job description

About Working at Commerce

Wouldn't it be great to build your career at a bank that's known for helping people with their financial challenges? That's exactly what you'd be doing when you join the team at Commerce Bank. We're looking for teammates who are ready to do whatever it takes to help our customers with their everyday financial needs. You'd be helping yourself too, because Commerce has a tradition of recognizing and rewarding team members for their talent, skills and contributions.

No wonder we've been an industry leader for over 150 years and have developed a reputation as a great place to work in the financial services world. If you'd like to be a part of a team and culture that is respected by its peers and in your community, we should talk. We're always looking for the best and brightest.

About This Job

Commerce Bank offers an outstanding Trainee program for those looking to build sound foundational financial industry skills. This opportunity offers intensive departmental training on credit analysis, formal commercial training classes, a bank-wide department overview and exposure to many departments including Leasing and Retail Administration Treasury Services, Commercial Banking, Commercial Card, Capital Markets, Trust and the Strategic Planning Office. Successful graduates of the program position themselves for rewarding opportunities within the Commerce Bank organization.

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis on companies of diverse industries and sizes

• Work with seasoned commercial bankers to conduct comprehensive financial analysis for commercial loan requests

• Research key underwriting criteria including loan structure, cash flow, collateral, competition and industry considerations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic knowledge of banking/accounting/finance field

• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and meet Commerce Bank's driving record criteria; ongoing employment may be contingent upon meeting all driving requirements

• Basic analytical skills using financial and accounting principles

• Ability to form strong relationships with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds

• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values

• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and meet Commerce Bank's driving record criteria; ongoing employment may be contingent upon meeting all driving requirements

• Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Strong emphasis in Finance or Accounting required (6 hours Finance/9 hours Accounting).

• 1+ years of banking and/or financial services experience required

• Demonstrated sales experience (retail, banking, etc.) preferred

For this position, Commerce Bank will review your motor vehicle driving record. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you'll be asked to authorize our review of that record.

Location: 1000 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:

Full time