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First International Bank & Trust (FIBT) is seeking a Consumer Lender (Personal Banker III) to join our Airpark Branch team in Scottsdale, AZ. This role is ideal for an experienced retail banker who enjoys production-focused consumer lending, building long-term customer relationships, and serving as a true one-stop shop for customers’ everyday banking and borrowing needs.

As a Consumer Lender, you will own the end-to-end consumer lending experience while also supporting deposit growth, account opening, and transactional banking activities. The Airpark Branch offers an environment where you can focus on quality conversations, relationship deepening, and collaboration with branch and internal partners.

At FIBT, we are committed to providing personalized service, strong community partnerships, and opportunities for our employees to grow and expand their impact.

Why This Role Is Different from a Personal Banker

Unlike a traditional Personal Banker role, the Consumer Lender (PB III) position carries a higher level of responsibility and production focus. This role is accountable for consumer loan growth while still delivering full-service retail banking support making it an ideal opportunity for a seasoned banker looking to expand their lending expertise and influence within the branch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the customer’s one-stop shop, assisting with teller transactions, account openings, maintenance requests, and consumer loan processing.
• Originate, process, and fund consumer loans while ensuring compliance with all technical, policy, and regulatory requirements.
• Grow and retain quality consumer loan and deposit portfolios through proactive relationship management and needs-based recommendations.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience while verifying identification and adhering to fraud-prevention and security best practices.
• Accurately process daily transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, payments, and check cashing.
• Open and maintain consumer and business accounts in accordance with documentation and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with branch teammates and internal partners to refer business across FIBT departments and support holistic customer solutions.
• Maintain accuracy, balance cash drawers, and uphold internal controls and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of retail banking experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in consumer lending, including loan processing and funding.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships and grow loan and deposit portfolios.
• Strong working knowledge of retail banking systems, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Competencies for Success:

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Relationship-building and consultative selling skills.
• Quality-driven with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within the branch team.

First International Bank and Trust is a family-owned full-service Community Bank with locations in ND, MN, SD, and AZ.

We show our employees we care by providing competitive benefits and training and growth opportunities. Here are the things we offer within our full-time benefits package:

• Health, Dental & Vision
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO and Holiday pay

If you are interested in learning more, you can apply or if you have questions before applying you can reach out directly at TalentAcquisition@FIBT.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer