First Merchants
First Merchants

42 First Merchants Bank Jobs Hiring in Decatur, IN

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Portfolio Manager to join our team! This position will manage portfolios and provide analysis and selection of securities as appropriate fiduciary investments.

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Mortgage Banker to join our team! This position will be responsible for handling prospective customer and existing client mortgage needs. This would include initial ...

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Portfolio Manager to join our team! This position will manage portfolios and provide analysis and selection of securities as appropriate fiduciary investments.

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Mortgage Banker to join our team! This position will be responsible for handling prospective customer and existing client mortgage needs. This would include initial ...

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Mortgage Banker to join our team! This position will be responsible for handling prospective customer and existing client mortgage needs. This would include initial ...

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Collateral Analyst to join our team! This position will perform collateral monitoring tasks, and operational tasks while assisting with the timely and accurate risk ...

Senior Contract Analyst

Fort Wayne, IN

$63K - $76K/yr

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Senior Contract Analyst to join our team! This position will assist the Director, Corporate Contract and Procurement in the administration, oversight, and delivery ...

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First Merchants Jobs Information

Do workers at First Merchants Bank get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Does First Merchants Bank pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
88% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at First Merchants Bank worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at First Merchants Bank?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
87% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do First Merchants Bank managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.

Do jobs at First Merchants Bank spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at First Merchants Bank?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at First Merchants Bank good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
91% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at First Merchants Bank feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at First Merchants Bank get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at First Merchants Bank?

Some people feel stressed out here.
63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at First Merchants Bank enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
69% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at First Merchants Bank recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at First Merchants Bank?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at First Merchants Bank?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think First Merchants Bank’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
88% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how First Merchants Bank is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
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Commercial Loan Closer

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


First Merchants Bank rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 141 rated banks


Job description

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Commercial Loan Closer to join our team! This position will manage the closing process for complex loans by partnering with Relationship Managers (RMs) and outside legal counsel. Ensures loans are closed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with First Merchants Corporation Commercial Loan Policy.

As part of this role you will: 

  • Attend and add value in loan committee discussions; provide input into the loan approval process to ensure consistent delivery and compliance with Commercial Loan Policy.
  • Engage attorney and initiate loan closing conference calls.
  • Manage loan closing checklist by collaborating with Relationship Manager and acting as liaison with clients, attorneys, and internal partners.
  • Examine loan documents as a secondary review to Relationship Manager and reconcile to Credit Decision Summary (CDS) for accuracy and completeness. Includes verification and reconciliation of: negative covenants, affirmative covenants, extension terms, and compliance certificates.
  • Coordinate with debt capital markets and participant banks in the distribution of loan documents and determine their merits in conjunction with outside counsel.
  • Coordinate the review of loan documentation when First Merchants purchases participations.
  • Ensure insurance provisions are consistent with Bank standards and provide standardized requirements to borrower and/or attorney.
  • Prepare beneficial ownership forms and loan application.
  • Collaborate with Centralized Funding Desk to ensure funding occurs within designated timeframe.
  • Assist in training new hires and contribute to process improvements.
  • Complete special line of business projects as assigned by Commercial Loan Closing Manager. Specific goals set regularly.

To be successful in this position, we require the following:       

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Five (5) plus years of commercial loan closing and/or servicing experience.
  • One (1) plus year of preparing/reviewing attorney prepared legal loan documentation.

The following would be a plus:       

  • Bachelor’s degree, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • Proficiency with lending systems.
  • Experienced and knowledgeable with highly complex and sophisticated credit agreements and credit approvals.
  • Solid understanding of lending regulatory requirements.
  • Solid knowledge of departmental systems and applications.
  • Knowledge of bank credit policy.

First Merchants offers the following:      

  • Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Vacation/Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Additional Benefits

A little about us:     

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy. 

Our Vision is:     

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve. 

Our Mission is:     

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders. 

Our Team:     

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging." 

Apply today to begin your career with us!     


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