First Western is seeking an Manager, Training & Development to join our team!

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? First Western is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join our team.

As a Manager, Training & Development at First Western, you will play a vital role in helping high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals. You will work closely with our Training team to deliver comprehensive solutions that exceed client expectations.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional service to clients and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position today.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, implement and maintain training programs, company-wide.
• Directly lead a team of learning professionals to support department/company training goals. Guides subject matter experts to develop and deliver training within their areas of expertise.
• Drive engagement, through a strong learning culture. Help First Western to be identified as a great place to work.
• Expand on existing training/on-boarding to allow new-hires maximum success.
• Maintain and enhance career growth path for existing associates, based on company's current and future needs.
• Identify associate/candidate competency gaps and develop training plans/programs to meet them.
• Analyze use of assessments to identify potential strengths and weaknesses in associates and candidates.
• Partner with outside vendors to meet the training and development needs of the organization.
• Manage all learning platforms and serve as principle Admin/Quality Control (e.g. BVS, LinkedIn Learning, etc.).
• Collect feedback on learning initiatives and help Human Capital with data collection via survey creation and analysis.
• Support company-wide sales training (Value Selling) and credit training (Moody's).
• Develop and facilitate training.

What You Bring:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of instructional design programs
• Passion for learning, training, and developing skills
• Excellent facilitations skills
• Experience working with adult learners
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communications skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the business
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong project management and organization skills
• Outstanding leadership and team mentoring abilities
• Must have strong background in strategic development and implementation
• Effective interpersonal communications
• Detail-oriented

Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Business, Human Development or Education Required

Experience Level Experience Details Required/Preferred
5-7 years Training and development, with public banking institution experience preferred Required
1-3 years Supervisory experience Required

License/Certification Details Time Frame Required/Preferred
Crucial Conversations and Kolbe Certified Within 1 year of hire Required

What You Receive:

At First Western, we pride ourselves on our culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, including ongoing training and development, a competitive compensation package, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $120,000/YR

Job Classification: Full-Time Exempt

*Actual offer will be based on experience, location, education, and/or skills*

- Strong Bonus Potential
- 401(k) Plan with Match
- Paid Parking/Transportation Benefits
- Access to Training & Professional Development Programs
- Sponsorship for Obtaining Professional Certifications
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Paid Time-Off+ Bank Holidays

Interested in learning more and seeing how we connect? Visit us today at: https://myfw.com/careers/

Questions? Contact us at Talent.Management@myfw.com

First Western Financial, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment for all employees. We are fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce by hiring, developing, and retaining talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Individuals from all backgrounds, including non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized, or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.