Field Examiner, Sr

at First Midwest Bank in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Field Examiner, Sr
Job Locations

US-IL-Palos Heights | US-IL-Chicago

Category/Function 
Lending/Commercial/Consumer/Credit  

Position Type 
Regular Full-Time  

Requisition ID 
2026-20517  

Workplace Type 
On Site
Overview

Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving.
We continually seek highly motivated and talented individuals as our people are critical to our success. In return, we offer competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program, in addition to medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401K, continuing education opportunities and an employee assistance program are also included in our benefit suite. Old National also offers a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization. We offer a unique opportunity to join a growing, community and client-focused company that is firmly rooted in its core values.

Responsibilities

The Senior Field Examiner will lead and independently complete Initial and Recurring field examinations for Commercial, Business Bankingand Asset Based loans. Responsibilities include in depth analysis of onsite collateral examinations to include a review of accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, cash, financial statements, liabilities,taxesand systems capabilities for the purpose of evaluating overall credit worthiness.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $60,000/yr - $121,300/yr plus bonus. The base salary indicated for this position reflects the compensation range applicable to all levels of the role across the United States. Actual salary offers within this range may vary based on a number of factors, including the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate's relevant skills and professional experience, educational qualifications, and geographic location.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct field examinations either independently or as the lead examiner of current and prospective asset based and commercial bank clientsin accordance withstandard auditing procedures todeterminetheir financial condition and collateral values.
Construct field examination reports and supporting findings to highlight material variances that wereidentified, drawconclusionsand provide recommendations for improvement.
Evaluatecustomers'borrowing based certificates to ensure compliance with Bank requirements.
Investigate and examinecustomers'accounting procedures and systems to ensure that they conform to acceptable bank standards and toidentifypotential collateral risk and exposure.
Assesscustomer'sfinancial condition by reviewing internal reports, bankstatementsand related financial documents.
Assistwith the review of field examinations completed by outsourcedvendorsor contractors to ensure that the Bank's audit standards are uniformly met.
Assistin training with new field examiners.

Key Competencies:
Potential candidate must bepossesa strong ability to interpret complex financial statements,ledgers, and collateral records. An aptitude forspotting discrepancies, assessingriskandidentifyingpotential fraud ornon-compliance. Finally, this individual must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word as well as otherindustry specificauditing or database platforms.

Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Sevenyears of Commercial Field Examination and Asset Based Loan experience.
Excellent written,verbaland interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise prudent judgement to make independent decisions affecting customers and the Bank.
Strong organization and multi-tasking skills in a high stress, fast-paced environment.
Old National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer focused on fostering an inclusive workplace and committed to hiring a workforce comprised of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thinking styles.
As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have an agreement signed by the Director of Talent Acquisition, to fill a specific position.

Our culture is firmly rooted in our core values.
We are optimistic. We are collaborative. We are inclusive. We are agile. We are ethical. We are Old National Bank.
Join our team!

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability