Banking Training & Enablement Specialist I

First Financial Bank; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 55,855,000 - 67,552,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank in Lincolnshire, IL seeks a Training Coordinator to assist with the coordination, delivery, and evaluation of technical and non-technical training programs for banking staff. You will help develop SME content, design evaluations, and collaborate with Instructional Designers to improve materials and delivery.

The role requires 1–3 years in retail banking or training, strong facilitation, and solid MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in retail banking or training/facilitator field.
• Ability to facilitate and present in group settings.
• Strong computer software skills to include MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong understanding of Adult Learning.
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal/written skills.
• Time management.
• Ability to quickly master new content for delivery.
• Ability to learn and utilize new software at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and facilitation of associate learning courses in the classroom, certification hubs, and individually as needed.
• Work to develop subject matter expertise (SME) in one or more learning area(s).
• Assist other specialists with class logistics: start time, end time, breaks, lunch, additional pre- and post-class hours.
• Act as support to other team members and retail associates.
• Ability to coach and provide feedback to associates regarding sales, service, and operational soundness.
• Effectively assist with the delivery of learning that encourages engagement, participation, and understanding of related subject matter.
• Work directly with the rest of the team to improve learning programs and presentations, including modifications to technology, materials, delivery methods, job aids, tools, etc.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency of content and quality of learning.
• Assist with the design, delivery, and review of course evaluations adjusting materials and/or delivery methods as needed for effectiveness.
• Partner with Instructional Designers to design and develop material that support company roles, procedures, and products as assigned.
• Gather information from subject matter experts to develop content for training and development.
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks occurring simultaneously and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage rosters and orders class materials as needed.
• May also support the integration of acquisitions through the design and delivery of conversion training.
• Proficient knowledge of banking industry regulatory guidelines, risk, and compliance with the ability to make sounds judgement decisions as it pertains to banking guidelines and policy/procedures.
• Participate in ad-hoc training due to new products and services, policy and/or procedure changes, or regulatory changes.
• Partner with consumer bank to develop best practices and innovative ways to change and improve upon processes with the goal of minimizing risk, improving efficiencies, and improving client experience.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilitation

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Adult Learning

Relationship building

Verbal/written communication

Time management

Learning agility

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

First Financial Bank in Lincolnshire, IL seeks a Training Coordinator to assist with the coordination, delivery, and evaluation of technical and non-technical training programs for banking staff. You will help develop SME content, design evaluations, and collaborate with Instructional Designers to improve materials and delivery.

The role requires 1–3 years in retail banking or training, strong facilitation, and solid MS Office proficiency.