Welcome to Fort Financial Careers
Our employees are the foundation of our success. For over 80 years, we have empowered our team to deliver innovative financial solutions while serving our members with excellence. We are committed to fostering a talented, engaged workforce and being an employer of choice.
If you value a community-focused culture dedicated to exceeding expectations, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pension and 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid volunteer time
- Educational reimbursement
- Professional development
For more information, please contact our Human Resources team.
Current Job Openings
Location:
Corporate Office - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Summary:
As Vice Presdient - Business Lending Officer, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and growing business lending relationships while supporting the overall success of the credit union’s commercial loan portfolio. You will work closely with business members to understand their financial needs, recommend appropriate lending solutions, and guide loans through the application, underwriting, approval, and closing process. The ideal candidate should be a relationship-driven and results-oriented professional with a strong combination of business development, credit analysis, portfolio management, and financial service skills, capable of building trusted member relationships and driving growth in business lending.
Our Culture:
Fort Financial Credit Union fosters a positive culture that prioritizes the well-being and development of its employees. Being a community-focused organization, we believe that investing in employees not only enhances individual health and potential, but it also contributes to the overall success of our organization and community. Our mission as a credit union is to build financial relationships with our members and be their trusted financial advisors.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong business member relationships by identifying needs and recommending appropriate lending and deposit solutions.
- Meet with business members to evaluate creditworthiness, gather financial documentation, and guide them through the loan process.
- Analyze credit risk, recommend loan structures, and help establish collateral requirements, covenants, and other lending terms.
- Partner with internal lending and operations teams to ensure business loans are properly documented, closed, funded, and maintained.
- Monitor existing business lending relationships through regular contact, annual reviews, updated financial information, and ongoing portfolio management.
- Maintain a strong understanding of credit union products, services, lending guidelines, policies, and applicable regulations.
- Support the growth of the business lending portfolio by identifying new loan opportunities and recommending business loan and deposit products.
- Assist with the continued development and refinement of business lending procedures, loan programs, and product guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, credit union procedures, and state and federal regulations related to business lending.
- Collaborate with branch, lending, operations, and business services teams to deliver an exceptional member experience.
- Stay current on economic conditions, industry trends, and regulatory changes that may impact business members and lending decisions.
- Represent the credit union professionally while supporting business development efforts and community relationships.
Desired Qualifications:
- Required Experience: 3-5 years of similar or related experience.
- Required Education: Bachelor's degree or achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent.
Location:
- Angola, Indiana
What you will be doing:
As a Branch Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the branch. You will lead a team of professionals, ensure exceptional member service, foster a positive work environment, and drive performance to achieve branch goals. The ideal candidate should be a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a combination of operational, leadership, sales, and financial skills, capable of driving success in branch and banking operations.
Our Culture:
We value the communities in which we live and serve. Our financial products and services are designed to build financial success and peace of mind for our members. The foundation of our success builds from 4 pillars: Employee Development, Member Engagement, Growth, and Easy Access.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate staff to achieve exceptional member service and excel in individual/team goals.
- Conduct performance evaluations and develop each employee to their highest potential by identifying areas for improvement and appropriately coaching, training, or correcting performance.
- Promote a supportive and motivating work environment that encourages growth and excellence.
- Resolve any member complaints or concerns in a way that demonstrates member satisfaction and work towards our mission to be trusted financial advisors.
- Develop and execute strategies to attract new members and grow existing member relationships.
- Find opportunities to improve overall member experience.
- Be an active contributor in our community and support local engagement initiatives.
- Oversee all branch operations including cash management, transaction processing, and compliance with all internal and regulatory policies.
- Ensure compliance with credit union policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain knowledge of and promote current credit union products and services to meet member needs and achieve branch sales targets.
- Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to implement campaigns and initiatives.
- Collaborate with our internal lending teams to ensure proper member service and assistance.
Qualifications:
- Required Experience: 3-5 years of direct management experience.
- Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of banking or financial institution experience.
- Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Location:
Churubusco, Indiana
Job Summary:
As a Member Services Representative, you will be one of the key elements to identify and service the financial needs of our members. This role will be an introduction into branch leadership and will give you high exposure into the lending world. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy and great service, a desire for growth, and a strong ability to contribute and work in a positive team environment.
Our Culture:
Fort Financial Credit Union fosters a positive culture that prioritizes the well-being and development of its employees. Being a community-focused organization, we believe that investing in employees not only enhances individual health and potential, but it also contributes to the overall success of our organization and community. Our mission as a credit union is to build financial relationships with our members and be their trusted financial advisors.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional customer service by proactively providing value and educating members to support their overall financial wellness.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to match credit union products and services with members' financial needs.
- Provide leadership support within the branch by being a resource for team members, fostering collaboration, and stepping up when leadership coverage is needed.
- Ask clarifying questions to understand member needs and guide them through various loan transactions, including purchases, refinances, and consolidations.
- Perform calculations of loans including interest and fees.
- Partner with members to collect and verify all necessary documentation, ensuring a smooth and timely loan process from start to finish.
- Exhibit thorough knowledge and effectively communicate the features and benefits of business account openings, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), debt and GAP protection products, and second mortgages to our members.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve branch goals and objectives.
- Maintain a NMLS license and meet continuing education requirements.
- Stay updated on industry trends and any changes in products or services offered to members.
- Adhere to credit union policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Required Experience: 1-3 years of similar or related banking and/or lending experience.
- Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
Location:
Corporate Office -- Fort Wayne, Indiana
What you will be doing:
The Human Resources Generalist provides broad support to the HR Department including: talent acquisition process including staffing, recruiting and on-boarding, performance appraisal process, open enrollment and benefits administration and administers compliance processes. The position is also be responsible for providing backup support for the Assistant Vice President of HR as needed.
Our culture:
We value the communities in which we live and serve. Our financial products and services are designed to build financial success and peace of mind for our members. The foundation of our success builds from 4 pillars: Employee Development, Member Engagement, Growth, and Easy Access.
Key Job Responsibilities & Qualifications:
- Recruiting, hiring and on-boarding of all employees
- Administrator for the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) including payroll and employee record maintenance
- Manages year-end payroll process
- Maintains personnel records, in compliance with HR regulations
- Administer for all Compliance notices
- High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred and desirable
- Minimum 3-5 years direct job-related experience; preferably in a financial institution
Locations:
- Angola, Indiana (Part-Time)
Job Summary:
As a Teller, you will be the face of the credit union, providing exceptional service while efficiently handling financial transactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, a desire for growth, and a strong ability to contribute and work in a positive team environment.
Our Culture:
Fort Financial Credit Union fosters a positive culture that prioritizes the well-being and development of its employees. Being a community-focused organization, we believe that investing in employees not only enhances individual health and potential, but it also contributes to the overall success of our organization and community. Our mission as a credit union is to build financial relationships with our members and be their trusted financial advisors.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional customer service by proactively providing value and educating members to support their overall financial wellness.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to match credit union products and services with members' financial needs.
- Process various financial transactions accurately and efficiently, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
- Assist members with account inquiries, balance inquiries, and other related requests.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve branch goals and objectives.
- Stay updated on industry trends and any changes in products or services offered to members.
- Adhere to credit union policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent