First Merchants Corporation

Lead the IT operations team to ensure maximum value and uptime of digital applications while adhering to management standards. Manage vendor relationships, security protocols, and disaster recovery plans to support bank customers and internal stakeholders.

The role involves eliciting stakeholder needs, analyzing business requirements, and ensuring assigned applications operate reliably and efficiently. Responsibilities include leading system upgrades, managing reporting systems, and maintaining disaster recovery plans.

Manage and lead the SBL closing team to ensure loan portfolio files are complete and compliant. Serve as a liaison between closing, accounting, and loan operations while overseeing pre- and post-closing functions.