Personal Banker Jobs in Illinois
Personal Banker jobs in Illinois are concentrated in a robust and competitive financial services market, with demand anchored in retail banking, wealth management, and community lending at every level from entry-level associate to senior relationship banker. Chicago drives the majority of hiring, alongside growing suburban corridors in Naperville and Schaumburg, where institutions like JPMorgan Chase, BMO, and Wintrust Financial maintain extensive branch networks across the state. The most in-demand specialties include small business banking, digital account services, and investment-referral roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Personal Banker I position will provide an exceptional customer experience by cultivating, maintaining, and enhancing long lasting relationships with existing and prospective customers. This position is responsible for processing teller transactions as well as working as a member of the platform staff. Helping customers to understand and address their financial needs, the banker will provide solutions that span across the customer's lifecycle by utilizing our consultative sales and service process.
Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Create a memorable customer experience by cultivating, maintaining, and enhancing relationships in a assigned book of business through proactive outreach efforts in person, over the phone, or other channels as appropriate
. Use of a consultative approach with current or prospective customers to uncover and identify their needs while tailoring recommendations/solutions/advice
. Maintain working knowledge of products, services, and processes offered
. Work collaboratively with internal partners to ensure customer's needs are met and all problems are resolved
. Analyze customer credit data and other related financial information to ensure customers are in the appropriate solutions that align with their needs
- Provide customer support needed reinforcing the value of current and new technology
. Process teller transactions and adhere to balancing guidelines
. Follow the Bancorp Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other related policies, modeling the ethical behavior expected from every employee within the Bancorp
. Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma/GED and 6 months customer service experience, or college degree or equivalent military experience.
- Demonstrated ability to develop comfort level with both new household acquisitions and deepening customer relationships.
- Ability to professionally represent Fifth Third Bank in verbal and written communication.
- Exhibits business acumen.
- Demonstrated ability in making sound decisions.
- This position requires SAFE Act registration at the time of employment through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Normal office environment.
- Extending viewing of computer screens.
At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.
Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html and by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.
LOCATION - Palatine, Illinois 60074Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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Personal Banker Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fifth Third Bank27

- PNC Financial Services15

- First American Bank8

- FCB Banks4
- Wells Fargo3

What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in personal banker jobs across Illinois.
- Active FINRA Series 6 or Series 7 license recognized in Illinois preferred by most employers
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated experience in customer-facing sales or financial product cross-selling
- Proficiency with banking platforms and CRM software used in branch operations
- Strong knowledge of consumer and small business deposit, loan, and investment products
- Ability to meet branch-specific sales goals and regulatory compliance standards
Personal Banker Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a personal banker in Illinois?
Most personal banker roles in Illinois require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or economics, though some employers hire candidates with an associate degree and relevant experience. Illinois does not impose a state-specific banking license for the role itself, but many employers require or strongly prefer FINRA Series 6 or Series 7 registration, which you obtain through your sponsoring employer and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Completing that registration before applying gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire personal bankers in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring personal bankers in Illinois include Fifth Third Bank, PNC Financial Services, and First American Bank, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense branch network, driven by Chicago's financial services concentration and large suburban populations, keeps demand for personal bankers consistent at both national banks and regional community institutions throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most personal banker jobs?
The cities with the most personal banker openings in Illinois are Chicago, Niles, and Aurora. Chicago dominates because it is home to major bank headquarters and dense branch networks serving millions of retail and small business customers, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Schaumburg attract significant hiring from regional banks and credit unions serving fast-growing residential and commercial corridors.
Are there remote personal banker jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Personal banking is fundamentally a branch-based, client-facing role, so most positions require on-site presence. About 0% of personal banker openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those openings tend to concentrate in telephone banking, digital account support, or inside sales functions rather than traditional branch relationship roles.
How can I get hired as a personal banker in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a bank teller or customer service representative role at a large Illinois institution like JPMorgan Chase, BMO, or Wintrust Financial, where internal promotion pathways to personal banker are well established. Community banks and Illinois-chartered credit unions frequently hire candidates without banking experience if they have retail sales or hospitality backgrounds. Pursuing your FINRA Series 6 registration proactively, even before you are hired, signals readiness and accelerates the transition into a full personal banker role.
Where can I find and apply to personal banker jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to personal banker jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred location, and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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