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Financial Advisor

New London, CT · On-site

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for bank manager trainee in Connecticut is $20.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.62 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bank manager trainee?

Bank Manager Trainees are individuals who undergo specialized training programs within a bank to prepare for future leadership roles, such as branch or operations manager. These trainees learn about various banking operations, customer service, compliance, financial products, and team management. The program typically combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing trainees to gain practical experience and develop essential managerial skills. Upon successful completion, trainees are often promoted to managerial positions within the bank.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bank manager trainee?

To thrive as a Bank Manager Trainee, you need a solid understanding of finance, customer service, and basic management principles, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in business or related field. Familiarity with banking software, financial analysis tools, and compliance systems is crucial for day-to-day operations. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership potential, and problem-solving abilities help you build relationships with clients and effectively manage teams. These competencies ensure you can support branch objectives, drive customer satisfaction, and develop into a successful bank manager.

What are the most common challenges faced by a bank manager trainee during their training period?

As a Bank Manager Trainee, one of the main challenges is adapting to a fast-paced environment while learning a wide range of banking operations, from customer service to regulatory compliance. Trainees often juggle multiple responsibilities, such as managing team members, resolving customer issues, and understanding financial products. Balancing hands-on experience with ongoing training sessions can be demanding, but this comprehensive exposure prepares trainees for future leadership roles. Support from mentors and regular feedback are important parts of overcoming these challenges and achieving success.

Do you need experience to be a bank manager trainee?

Bank manager trainee positions typically require some prior experience in banking or customer service, but specific requirements vary by employer. Many programs prefer candidates with a background in finance, sales, or management, and some companies offer training for entry-level applicants. Strong communication skills and a good understanding of banking operations are also important.

What does a bank manager trainee do in a bank?

A bank manager trainee assists with daily banking operations, customer service, and administrative tasks while learning about financial products, compliance, and management practices. They often rotate through departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of bank functions and develop leadership skills.

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Senior Credit Analyst

Ascend Bank

Wallingford, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Credit Analyst provides support to commercial lenders through detailed financial/credit analysis, perform research on industry trends, train, and mentor less experienced analysts, independently underwrite loan requests with primary focus on large and/or complex borrowing relationships, and prepare internal reports.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Analyze financial information of prospective and existing borrowers and, if credit-worthy, underwrite loans in conformance with Loan Policy primarily for large and/or complex borrowing relationships and to generally be completed, with accuracy and detail, within 5 active working days, requiring minimal guidance.
  • Work directly with Commercial Lending Officers to obtain all necessary information needed to underwrite loan requests.
  • Prepare spread sheets, analyze financial information, and develop cash flows of prospective and existing borrowers.
  • Prepare loan offering memoranda, analyzing financial, collateral, cash flow and other appropriate information of prospective borrower’s and guarantors, assessing credit risk, if credit-worthy, underwriting in conformance with Loan Policy and present loan requests to appropriate loan authority level.
  • Performs analyses on perspective vendors of the Bank, on an annual basis when appropriate, and on request.
  • Provide leadership, training, and coaching to Credit Analyst team and back up support for the department Manager.
  • Assists in the collection of all pertinent information on commercial borrowers to ensure continued financial capacity and adherence to loan covenants.
  • Assists in maintaining an accurate record of financial information for each commercial borrower.
  • Maintains commercial credit files to ensure the adequacy of loan documents and supporting information.
  • Assist in determining the scope of the commercial loan portfolio review, which is performed by an outside loan review firm. Act as liaison with outside firm in providing requested financial and other information and updates.
  • On a limited basis, calls on prospective borrowers within the Bank’s market area to introduce information about the Bank’s lending programs and determine credit needs of the prospect.
  • On a limited basis, along with respective Commercial Lender, attend meetings with prospective and existing clients to obtain appropriate information regarding the Borrower.
  • Maintains a presence in local Chambers of Commerce and other civic or business-related organizations to maintain awareness of business lending opportunities.
  • Order and review environmental initial screenings.
  • Participate in Management Loan Committee meetings as needed.
  • Support the Commercial Credit Manager and/or Team Lead with the training and development of new team members, as well as trainees.
  • In consultation with the CLO and Credit Management, prepare required reporting for Management Loan Committee and Board of Trustees as required.
  • Prepare high quality credit presentations with minimal rewrites and conducts accurate credit analysis on all projects assigned.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Completes all required compliance training as assigned in a timely manner.


LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY:

  • Empower & Support: Prioritize employees' growth by providing resources, mentorship, and opportunities for success.
  • Lead with Integrity: Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and ethical decision-making.
  • Encourage Collaboration: Fostering an environment that leverages collaboration, innovation, and accountability to achieve strategic goals


DIGITAL LITERACY:

The ability to use data, information, and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills


  • Information, data, and content
  • Teaching learning and self-development
  • Communication, collaboration, and participation
  • Digital identity, safety, and security
  • Technical proficiency with all bank products
  • Awareness and interest in new technology
  • Creation, innovation, and research

BASIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & TRAINING REQUIRED FOR MAXIMUM PROFICIENCY:

A bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis in business, finance or accounting with supplemental banking education/formal credit training. Good financial analytical abilities. Proficiency in WORD, EXCEL and other MS OFFICE applications required. Familiarity with automated underwriting systems is a benefit.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 4+ years of related commercial underwriting experience. Knowledge of financial statement fundamentals, accounting concepts, and industry trends and practices required.


EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree is required preferably in business or finance with ancillary banking education preferred.

*Compensation: Compensation is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Ascend Bank is an equal opportunity employer and offers equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources.

Ascend Bank participates in E-Verify.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V