Management Trainee 2025 - Bilingual in Korean

Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado, California, and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!

Start Dates:

June 9, 2025, July 7, 2025, or August 11, 2025

A Brief Overview

FirstBank is hiring the company's future leaders through its Management Training Program, the first level in FirstBank's officer structure. This program lasts six months, and those who successfully complete it will be promoted to Banking Officer. The initial training and work responsibilities focus on lending and business development. All bank officers are responsible for business development to fuel bank growth and profitability throughout their careers. There are also career opportunities for future growth in various banking areas, including financial analysis, product and project management, personnel management, operations, and customer service. FirstBank hires and mentors quality candidates with the goal of providing the skills required to become a leader in a high-performing banking organization. FirstBank's model of promoting from within provides ample opportunities for leadership development and career advancement. Upon successful completion of the Management Training Program, employees are promoted to Banking Officer, the next level in the officer structure.

What you will do

• Learn all aspects of the Bank such as products and services offered, processing of teller transactions, reviewing reports, and assisting customers
• Gain an understanding of the lending process and terminology
• Study business development techniques in order to enhance customer relationships
• Manage inbound customer calls and delegated business interactions from senior officers
• Attend staff, officer and committee meetings to observe interactions in preparation for participation in future creative and collaborative efforts
• Accompany management and officers when they are interacting with customers for various purposes
• Support managers and supervisors in their duties relating to personnel management and branch/department operations
• Become familiar with FirstBank's systems and programs in order to achieve proficiency
• Participate in individual projects and process committees, non-strategic in nature
• Attend events and meetings with more senior officers and be introduced to the importance of community service
• Participate in company volunteer activities and opportunities
• Begin to understand risk management and assist management with problem resolution
• Attend classes and complete coursework assigned in the Management Training Program
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant bachelor’s degree or MBA
• Relevant degrees include Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management/Leadership, Real Estate, Hospitality Management, International Business
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (B average)
• Successful completion of one college level Accounting course with a minimum grade of C or better
• Successful completion of one college level Finance course with a minimum grade of C or better
• Bilingual in English & Korean
• Please attach both your resume and complete college transcripts (including dates, grades earned, and course titles) with your application

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good customer-service and sales skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor others
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions, except as required by law. The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need.

Specific branch/department placement will be determined at a later date.

Salary Range

Starting at $29.00/hour, with an increase to $62,000.00/year plus bonus structure upon successful completion of the Management Trainee Program.

All hired Management Trainees are eligible for an immediate jump start bonus for work related expenses.

Statement of Benefits

FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees’ professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D


EOE/Affirmative Action

FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation 

*This job opportunity is expected to close on March 7, 2025*