Commercial Banking Trainee

Job Description

At WSFS Bank we empower our Associates to grow their careers we guide our customers to secure their financial futures and we actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture competitive salaries opportunities to advance and more. We are the premiere locally headquartered bank and wealth management company in the region and are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates who make a difference every day for the people businesses and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service is more than part of our name its our mission and our purpose.

The Commercial Banking Trainee will be responsible for analyzing commercial loan customers and real estate projects for financial and business risks. This position will complete an extensive training program including specialized external classroom and on-the-job training with experienced Associates. The Commercial Banking Trainee will review balance sheets income statements and cash flow statements in addition to analyzing industry and market risks preparing credit memorandums financial spreadsheets relationship/profitability analysis and other tasks associated with supporting Relationship Managers. This Associate will work with business clients with revenues of $2.5 to $100 million and/or real estate transactions from $1 to $15 million in credit exposure.

Due to the training curriculum this role will be required to work in Wilmington DE for the first 12-18 months of employment and may be expected to travel within the banks footprint or other offices as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business; or equivalent work experience is required.
• Prior equivalent work experience which provides a basis for commercial loan underwriting and analysis including the review and interpretation of client financial statements and tax returns review and understanding of data in both personal and business bureaus is required.
• Previous credit and financial statement review experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous banking and financial services experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• Strong Microsoft Office experience including Excel spreadsheet skills is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate is required.

WSFS Bank will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Salary Range:

Individual base pay may vary on additional factors such as the candidates experience job-related skills relevant education geographic location and other specific business and organizational needs.

In addition to base salary WSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS) and its subsidiaries may offer eligible Associates discretionary and formula-based incentive and retention awards. WSFS provides a competitive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life accident and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); and wellness programs. Additional benefits may include paid parental leave military leave vacation and other paid time off sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws and paid holidays. Benefit offerings are subject to eligibility requirements legal limitations and may vary based on an Associates location and employment status. For more information about Associate benefits please visit Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process please contact us via email at

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.