Management Trainee

EEO Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Management Trainee

Reports to: Human Resources Assistant Vice President

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: NE15

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

SUMMARY:

The Management Trainee will rotate through selected internal departments of the Bank with the purpose of learning its duties and functions. During the rotation, if a department where the Trainee has visited were to have an open position, the Management Trainee may be recommended to fill the open position. If at the end of the department rotation no suitable openings are available, the Management Trainee will start training at Trustco University with the intent of a smooth transition into a Branch Management position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor and/or Trustco Bank’s Board of Directors.

• Learns line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints and company policies and procedures that affect each section of the bank.
• Observes experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standard required for performance of departmental duties.
• Receives training in functions and operations of departments to facilitate subsequent transferability between departments and to provide feedback and improvements.
• Acts in the place of absent employee if necessary.
• Complete written assessment of each department experience.
• Completes tasks that are assigned by each department.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree in business related field or equivalent level of education and experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work to time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently and in groups.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office Programs; Excel and Word.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in business related field.

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace; bilingual skills a plus. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, including but not limited to company policies and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is largely sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment such as a computer, laptop and phone.
• Ability to communicate both in person and/or by telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional equipment as found in a typical office / retail environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Trustco Bank is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is the policy of Trustco Bank to take affirmative action in affording equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

• Hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion or promotion
• Recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment
• Treatment during employment
• Rates of pay or other forms of compensation
• Selection for training, including apprenticeship
• Layoff or termination