First Merchants Bank is seeking a Consumer Banking Apprentice to join our team! The Consumer Banking Apprenticeship Program offers insight and hands-on experience across all areas and levels of the bank. This unique opportunity allows students to explore the full range of careers in banking, far beyond the traditional teller role. Apprentices follow a structured pathway toward a rewarding future in financial services, learning about customer service, lending, operations, compliance, and more. They will discover all the possibilities the banking world has to offer while building professional skills for long-term success. The Consumer Banking Apprenticeship is in partnership with the Financial Services Academy (fsaindiana.org), which is part of the new Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (indianacap.org). This opportunity is open to High School students only and is part of the INCAP program and schedule.
About the role:
While participating in this apprenticeship, you will be expected to work towards the following:
To be successful in this position, we require the following:
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!
First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana, headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME.
First Merchants offers customers broad financial services throughout locations in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan providing:
• Commercial Banking (business) – checking, treasury management, card services, financing, loans, electronic banking, online and mobile banking.
• Personal Banking (consumer) – checking, savings, CDs, mortgages, loans, IRAs, HSAs, online and mobile banking.
• Private Wealth Advisors - trusts, investments, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, pension plans, cross-tested plans, cash balance plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, IRAs, SEP IRAs, and succession planning.
First Merchants is committed to customers by:
• Developing strong relationships.
o As financial advisors – our professionals listen and provide solutions
o The tenure of our professionals averages eight years, meaning you will enjoy continuity of service
o We hire local professionals from the communities we serve
• Customers benefit from local decision making.
o Decisions are made faster
o The process is streamlined, with each customer having a single point of contact.
o Our financial professionals are empowered to develop tailored solutions.
• The local communities we serve benefit from First Merchants’ involvement and support.
Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. Investment Management solutions provided by First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors may not be FDIC insured, are not deposits of First Merchants Bank and may lose value. First Merchants and the shield logo are registered service marks of First Merchants Corporation.
