Career Information

Why Join First Bank?

Our mission is to provide our clients with exceptional service coupled with competitive rates and products without bureaucracy. We understand that banking today is more challenging than yesterday, but as a family business, we understand the advantage of being able to remain visionary and focused on the long-term picture.

The Bank seeks individuals who are professional and possess exceptional communication and client-service skills, along with superb problem-solving and follow-up abilities. Ideal candidates will be hardworking team players who take initiative to help the Bank prosper while growing personally as a strong professional. First Bank offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.

How to Apply

If you are interested in our career opportunities and wish to be considered as an applicant, you must complete a profile and application, submit a resume and meet the basic qualifications of the position.

We request applicants refrain from disclosing current or historical compensation information during the recruitment process; any disclosure will not be taken into account for consideration of employment.

Your application is only valid for the submission of a specific posted position and corresponding requisition number. Applicant information is confidential and will be restricted to individuals within the recruitment process.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an applicant with a disability and need to request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact us by email at Careers@firstbankchicago.com or call (847) 272-1300 and ask for our Human Resources Department.

Alternative Methods to Apply

Fax: (847) 897-7666
Mail: First Bank Chicago
Attn: Human Resources
633 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 272-1300

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

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Best Places to Work in 2024

For the seventh consecutive year, Crain’s Chicago Business has recognized First Bank Chicago as one of Chicago's 100 Best Places to Work. The award program, which surveys hundreds of employees across Chicagoland, identifies and recognizes the Chicago area’s best employers and provides organizations with valuable employee feedback.

Best Banks to Work For 2023

First Bank has been ranked #2 in American Banker’s 2023 Best Banks to Work For program. It is a national program designed to identify and honor banks with the best cultures for helping employees thrive. Click here to read more.

Impact Statement

We have developed a bank-wide culture of caring by giving our time, talent and resources as well as financial education and charitable contributions. Improving our communities has been our priority since day one. Click here to read our Impact Statement.

•  Notice to All Employees and Prospective Employees

•  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

•  Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

•  Employee Polygraph (EEPA)

•  Commitment to Equal Opportunity Notice

•  Pay Transparency Statement

• Self-Identify Notice to All Prospective Employees and Applicants

•  Reaffirmation of EEO Policy