First Bank Chicago has been named the best bank to work for in the United States in 2024 by American Banker in their nationwide survey. First Bank Chicago was ranked No. 1 out of 90 banks that earned a spot on the Best Banks to Work 2024 list. It is the 3rd time in three tries that First Bank Chicago has been recognized by the annual Best Banks to Work For program.

Determining the Best Banks to Work For ranking depends on two sources of data: an anonymous survey measuring overall workplace satisfaction that's completed by employees at applicant banks as well as a review of each applicant’s various policies and benefits.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as the Best Bank to Work For in the entire nation. This also says a lot about the type of people we get to hire from our community. Every day we strive to be the best place to work for our employees and the best place to bank for our clients. We are fortunate to have team members that are both great people and excellent bankers” said Eric Ephraim, CEO & President. “Our culture and work environment are paramount. We keep it simple…treat people well and you get their best in return.”

At First Bank Chicago, the onboarding process includes gifts and unique events where new staff members can meet senior managers and their colleagues. To keep employees engaged, the bank offers a variety of career development opportunities, such as on- and off-site training, conferences, webinars, leadership programs and lunch and learns. And the bank strives to provide internal opportunities to those with potential.

"The Best Banks to Work For represent institutions helping employees achieve their goals," said Chana Schoenberger, editor-in-chief of American Banker. "These banks recognize how important it is for their staffers to be happy about the work they do and the environment in which they spend their days."

The survey and awards program are designed to identify and honor banks with the best cultures for helping employees thrive. The full Best Banks to Work For 2024 list is featured at https://www.americanbanker.com/list/best-banks-to-work-for-2024.

About First Bank Chicago

First Bank Chicago provides full-service banking solutions for commercial and consumer clients throughout Chicagoland. With over 65 years of banking history, First Bank ranks as one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago. Our experienced bankers utilize our personal service model to provide customized banking solutions without the bureaucracy of the megabanks. First Bank’s deep culture of caring includes giving time, talent, and resources to all corners of our community. Our bank has been named as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Crain’s Chicago Business in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. We have also been named as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” by American Banker in 2022, 2023 and 2024. To learn more about First Bank Chicago, visit our website at https://www.firstbankchicago.com/.

About American Banker

American Banker empowers banking professionals with unique analysis and insight into the ideas transforming their business and industry. Across its journalism, events, research and benchmarking, it helps drive the way forward through the complexity of business innovation, retail and commercial disruption, technology, regulation and reform. With a banking community 850k strong, American Banker’s content connects leaders online, in person and in print every day.

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