Bank Operations Trainee

Commerce Bank is dedicated to helping people find financial safety and success while fostering a strong community. The Bank Operations Trainee role is designed to develop future leaders through a 12-month program that includes rotating through various business units and working closely with leadership to solve operational challenges and enhance banking knowledge. Responsibilities Rotate through diverse business units, working side by side with leadership on initiatives that build leadership skills, solve business challenges, and expand banking knowledge Analyze operational issues and opportunities, present solutions, and support implementation alongside cross-functional teams Develop a working knowledge of Bank Operation’s lines of business, understanding their customers, risks, stakeholders, and how they contribute to the Bank’s bottom line Gather and report operational metrics for department, budget variance, unit cost reporting, and investigate discrepancies or issues with guidance Conduct onboarding and training of new team members in conjunction with team leaders Perform other duties as assigned Skills Basic knowledge of banking regulations pertinent to various areas as assigned Ability to demonstrate strong resourcefulness by effectively utilizing internal systems, data sources, and institutional knowledge to resolve discrepancies, address inquiries, and contribute to continuous process improvement Agile learner, able to grow through experience, collaboration, training, self-study, and mentorship Ability to demonstrate clear and professional communication across teams or stakeholders; proactively addresses challenges and resolves conflicts in a constructive manner Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities Inquisitive, agile, and strong team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to most situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Visio, Excel and Outlook Bachelor's Degree in a business or related field required or a Bachelor's degree in a non-business field and equivalent combination of experience required Finance, business, banking or operations experience preferred 1+ year informal leadership experience preferred Benefits Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Life insurance Paid vacation Paid personal time Career development Education assistance Voluntary supplemental benefits Company Overview Commerce Bank is a commercial bank that offers financial products and banking services. It was founded in 1865, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is