Career Opportunities

This position is with our holding company, Backlund Investment Company, which owns Better Banks and State Street Bank. However, this position is located in the Better Banks Peoria branch.

Job Description

In this role, you'll work alongside our Project Manager to help plan, coordinate, and support strategic projects that drive improvement and innovation across the banks. Whether it's streamlining internal processes or launching new initiatives, your contributions will help shape the future of our organization.

Salary Range: $56,073 – $84,109

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in planning & executing key projects
• Meet with project teams to gather requirements, define goals, & track deliverables
• Contribute to business case development & financial evaluations
• Support internal teams in improving operational efficiency & processes
• Collaborate with vendors & stakeholders to coordinate resources & resolve issues
• Take the lead on smaller projects, including planning & execution
• Communicate project updates to team members & leadership
• Support additional tasks or responsibilities as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of banking/finance experience and an Associate's degree are required. A minimum of 1 year of project management experience is preferred. Applicable relevant experience may be considered as a replacement for a degree.

Mental & Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, kneel, bend for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Competencies

Job Description

The Teller performs routine transactional, operational, and customer support tasks efficiently and accurately through knowledge of standard operating procedures, and identifies customer needs for bank products & services. The Retail Bank Manager directly supervises the Teller.

Salary Range: $16.00 - $23.50 per hour
25-30 hours/week
T/W/TH 8:30-5:00 and Rotating Saturdays 7:45-12:15

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides high level customer service in person and via telephone to perform routine customer transactional and operational cash responsibilities, i.e. deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, safe deposit box entry, etc. as well as balancing Teller drawer, bank vault, and ATM, with strong attention to detail and accuracy Fosters relationships with potential and current customers to educate and connect them to bank products, services, and technology solutions Actively reinforces and contributes towards the Bank’s ALWAYS value system Promotes a team environment Complies with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations; while minimizing risks and protecting confidential customer and bank information Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Education & Work Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Mental & Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods, occasional bending, kneeling, and squatting. Ability to lift 5 lbs. consistently and 30 lbs. occasionally.

Competencies

Basic math aptitude is required, and money handling experience is desired; the ability to exercise judgment is helpful. Strong oral communication, customer service, legible handwriting, problem-solving skills, and basic computer skills are required. Attention to detail is critical.

Job Description

• Interviews customers seeking loans, collects and analyzes financial and related data to determine if applicants meet established minimum criteria for creditworthiness, rejects or approves loans and terms within limits and established bank policies
• Monitors loan repayment activities and performs field work as necessary to locate and collect delinquent loan payments or secure collateral; takes actions required to collect from past-due accounts
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with existing and prospective customers
• Cross-sells bank products and services
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of commercial lending functions, rules, regulations, laws, and policies & procedures
• Actively participates in community events and represents the Bank with a high level of integrity and professionalism
• Handles customer inquiries and/or concerns
• Adheres to bank policies and supports management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner

• Performs other duties as assigned by senior management

Education & Work Experience

A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance AND a minimum of 5 years experience as a commercial lender is required.

Job Description

The lender is directly responsible for developing and managing mortgage, consumer, commercial, and ag loan accounts that meet established lending objectives and requirements, driving marketing efforts to build positive relationships and loan portfolios, and promoting the bank's profitability and productivity.

Salary Range: $55,653 - $83,479 with 12% bonus potential

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interview customers seeking loans, collect and analyze financial and related data to determine if applicants meet established minimum criteria for creditworthiness, reject or approve loans and terms within limits and established bank policies
  
• Monitors loan repayment activities and performs field work as necessary to locate and collect delinquent loan payments or secure collateral; takes necessary actions to collect from past-due accounts
  
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with existing and prospective customers
  
• Cross-sells bank products and services
  
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of lending functions, rules, regulations, laws, and policies & procedures
  
• Actively participates in community events and represents the Bank with a high level of integrity and professionalism
  
• Handles customer inquiries and/or concerns
  
• Adheres to bank policies and supports management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned by senior management

Education & Work Experience

A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance is required, AND/OR a minimum of 5 years of experience performing in a lending capacity such as managing mortgage, consumer, commercial, or ag loans.

Mental & Physical Requirements

Ability to sit/stand/kneel/bend/for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs on occasion, developed interpersonal abilities, ability to work under high pressure while remaining composed, self-driven and motivated, ability to communicate with clients, co-workers, and outside agencies in writing, person, and over the telephone.

Competencies

Strong credit analysis and underwriting skills, advanced lending principles and methods, business objectives of a lending department, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, proficiency in Bank core processing systems, attention to detail, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.