What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at First National Bank & Trust?
About Us
The First National Bank & Trust Company is a leading financial institution with corporate offices in Chickasha, OK and bank locations in the surrounding area.
For more than 130 years, the bank has remained a strong and faithful community partner with expertise in a full range of banking services. We are excited for the future and our continued commitment to the bank's mission.
At FNBT, we commit to promote the success of our customers and communities, provide high quality financial services and maintain a strong, safe financial institution.
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly organized and adaptable Project Coordinator to join our team. The Project Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring FNBT project team members are working toward the same goals on the same schedule. In this role, you will be the central point of contact for tracking bank initiatives, managing workflows and supporting team members in driving projects from start to finish. This position is perfect for someone who is always thinking ahead, enjoys collaborative work and balancing both project-focused and operational tasks.
The Project Coordinator is an in-office position and reports to the Chief Risk Officer.
Essential Functions
- Serve as the primary coordinator for team initiatives, including scheduling meetings, tracking action items ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Maintain visibility into project status and provide clear, consistent and timely updates to project team members, stakeholders and bank leadership.
- Partner with internal and external partners to ensure initiatives are progressing as planned.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address challenges, remove blockers and maintain momentum.
- Produce documentation, reports, presentations and other materials that communicate progress and requirements.
- Lead, plan, and execute key projects, with a focus on bank systems implementations, and upgrades (e.g., core system updates, digital banking, loan origination, customer relationship management).
- Facilitate the vendor selection process, scheduling and managing vendor demonstrations, conference calls and meetings.
- Lead and coordinate vendor due diligence activities in accordance with the bank's Vendor Management Program.
- Assist with the drafting of project plans and establishing milestones.
- Provide general administrative assistance as needed and step into other relevant tasks as they arise.
Position Requirements
- Two years of experience in a project management coordinator position or similar role, preferably within a financial institution
- Demonstrated familiarity with project management principles and tools
- Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with technical teams, business users, and executive leadership.
- Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of work experience in a financial institution is preferred.
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
- Exceptional coordination skills and the ability to guide work across teams without direct management authority.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present ideas professionally and clearly.
- Flexible and adaptive mindset to manage shifting priorities and responsibilities.
- Comfortable working independently and collaborating effectively in team settings.
- Understanding of data analytics concepts and terminology.
Other Requirements
- Must reside in Oklahoma and pass a background check