Who We Are At Seattle Bank, we think boldly. We are a boutique bank with a big vision for how we serve our clients and our community. With a motivated and forward-thinking team, we are building the modern banking business model to deliver the highest value to our clients, community, and shareholders. Our specialty is serving clients with complex, interwoven banking needs and giving them the peace of mind that only exceptional service can provide. Complex transactions - both loans and deposits - are routine at Seattle Bank. When we collaborate with clients and professional advisors to solve their specific problems, they see us not as their banker, but as an extension of their team. We set goals, work hard and reward a job well done - together. As a lean team, we do our work with directness, efficiency, and transparency. Seattle Bank provides tremendous opportunities for eager and entrepreneurial professionals who want to be part of reimagining our industry and building a new kind of financial institution. Position Summary Bank operations are the critical, behind-the-scenes processes that ensure the accurate handling and reporting of transactions to support exceptional client service. From handling the closing and fulfillment of loans to processing payments to resolving client issues, effective and efficient bank operations are essential to safe and sound financial management, client service and regulatory compliance. At Seattle Bank, we are working hard to rethink bank operations, utilizing our cloud-based, open core technology to partner with FinTechs that can not only create more seamless processes and higher quality service, but also enable us to offer more personalized products and services. Bank operations is an exciting field of rapid change, as automation and new technologies allow banks to become more cost efficient and deliver personalized services that empower the clients. As a participant in our Operations Training Program, you will be participating in a forward-thinking Program that will provide you with an overview of the financial services industry, emerging trends in FinTech, and the role and approach of Seattle Bank, and the various products and services we offer. You will gain exposure to different operational areas within the Bank, including Client Experience, Treasury Management, Bank Operations, Credit Administration, and Loan Operations. You will gain an understanding of the role of technology in banking and the changing landscape of banking as it moves from a branch-based system to digital applications. At the end of the program, you will be prepared for your first operations position with Seattle Bank and begin to launch your career! Program Responsibilities -You will rotate (spending a month in each area) through the following operational areas of the Bank: Client Experience, Treasury Management, Bank Operations, Credit Administration, and Loan Operations. During your rotations, you will receive assignments to broaden your banking knowledge as well as observe the day-to-day responsibilities of the different operational areas. You will also assist the operational teams with all aspects of their daily activities including processing daily workflow. -You will attend monthly presentations to learn about the other areas of the Bank including Finance/Accounting, Investor Relations, Marketing, Community Relations, Audit/Compliance, Sales/Relationship Management and Information Technology. -During the Program, you will be assigned an Executive level mentor that will help you navigate through the Program and serve as a great resource of information as you begin your career. -You will have the opportunity to attend (either virtually or in person) a Financial Technology conference during your first year of employment with Seattle Bank. -Complete departmental duties/project(s) as assigned. We'd love to hear from you if: -You are excited about the banking industry and Financial Technology and their operational processes. -You want to join a fun, entrepreneurial, growing company where you can work hard, learn a lot, and build a great career. -You have an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a Technology related area. -You have proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. -You have strong oral and written communication skills. -You are organized and have great time management skills. -You have proven analytical ability and attention to detail. Other Information: -The Program will begin in September 2021 and culminate in January 2022. You will be placed in your first assignment in February 2022. These dates are subject to change. -The position is located onsite at our downtown Seattle headquarters at 600 University Street, Ste. 1850 Seattle WA 98101 -To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to lhellum@seattlebank.com. In your cover letter, please specify that you are applying for our Operations Training Program and explain in your cover letter why you would like to be a part of our Program. -We will review applications as they come in and hope to make a decision on final candidates by no later than August 15, 2021. Seattle Bank considers for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not the practice of Seattle Bank to sponsor individuals for work visas. Employment at Seattle Bank is on an at-will basis.