Ascend Bank Trainee Jobs

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 155 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.
Now hiring for our June 2023 Ascend Bank Trainee cohort!
About This Job
If you’d like an opportunity where you’ll learn about the banking industry from an insider’s point of view, this is the job for you. The training you’ll receive in credit analysis and development will provide a valuable foundation as you build your career at Commerce Bank. You’ll also get an insider look at many aspects of the bank and even work side by side with some of our top people. Many of our trainee program grads go on to become leaders of Commerce themselves. We give you the training you need to be successful, no matter what department you’ll settle into. If you’re a go-getter who loves to learn, we’d love to talk.
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
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Research key underwriting criteria including loan structure, cash flow, collateral, competition, and industry considerations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• 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
• Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to form strong relationships with people
• 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
• Basic knowledge of banking/accounting/finance field

Education & Experience

• 1+ years of banking and/or financial services experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in a business related field, with a preference for majors in Finance or Accounting (9 hours Finance/6 hours Accounting).
• Demonstrated sales experience (retail, banking, etc.) preferred

Location: 8000 Forsyth, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
Time Type:
Full time