Careers at Selfreliance

Join our Team and help us to improve the lives of our Members and make a positive impact!

We are a Credit Union that has been serving our Members since 1951 with stability, demonstrated growth and success!

Selfreliance Federal Credit Union has branch locations in the Chicagoland area, New Jersey, and Michigan.

Our dedicated team strives to provide the highest standards of professional financial services to our Members. Our culture inspires innovation, hard work, and collaborative working relationships.

We value our staff and offer a competitive salary! We offer two retirement plans, a 401(k) Plan with a credit union match, and a Selfreliance fully funded pension plan. In addition, our employees benefit from a low-cost medical insurance plan. At no cost to our employees, we provide Dental, Vision, Life and ADD insurance, as well as Short Term and Long Term insurance. We also reward our staff with a generous Paid Time Off policy.

We hire people who want to grow and are committed to providing exceptional service to our Members.

A background check is required. Selfreliance FCU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Click the Employment Application button below. Completed applications can be e-mailed to jobs@selfreliance.com or mailed/dropped off at 2332 W Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60622, Attention: HR Department.

Available Positions

Universal Member Service Representative – Full-Time – Palatine, IL

We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing exceptional service to our Members as a Universal Member Service Representative. You will be the face of the branch while performing financial transactions by receiving and paying out money, and keeping records of currency and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions. This is an entry level, full time position with benefits and is the first step towards a banking career for many employees. Previous experience in banking and customer service preferred. The primary location for this position is our Palatine, IL branch. Must be fluent in English and Ukrainian, travel between branches, and available to work all shifts including Saturdays and Sundays.

Universal Member Service Representative – Full-Time – Jersey City, NJ

We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing exceptional service to our Members as a Universal Member Service Representative. You will be the face of the branch while performing financial transactions by receiving and paying out money, and keeping records of currency and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions. This is an entry level, full time position with benefits and is the first step towards a banking career for many employees. Previous experience in banking and customer service preferred. The primary location for this position is our Jersey City, NJ branch. Must be fluent in English and Ukrainian, travel between branches occasionally, and available to work all shifts including Saturdays.

Universal Member Service Representative – Full-Time – Chicago, IL

We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing exceptional service to our Members as a Universal Member Service Representative. You will be the face of the branch while performing financial transactions by receiving and paying out money, and keeping records of currency and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions. This is an entry level, full time position with benefits and is the first step towards a banking career for many employees. Previous experience in banking and customer service preferred. The primary location for this position is our main office in Chicago, IL. Must be fluent in English and Ukrainian, travel between branches, and available to work all shifts including Saturdays and Sundays.

Mortgage Loan Closer – Full Time – Chicago, IL

We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing exceptional service to our Members as a Universal Member Service Representative. You will be the face of the branch while performing financial transactions by receiving and paying out money, and keeping records of currency and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions. This is an entry level, full time position with benefits and is the first step towards a banking career for many employees. Previous experience in banking and customer service preferred. The primary location for this position is our main office in Chicago, IL. Must be fluent in English and Ukrainian, travel between branches, and available to work all shifts including Saturdays and Sundays.

Residential Mortgage Loan Processor – Full Time – Chicago, IL

We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing exceptional service to our Members as a Residential Mortgage Loan Processor. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of mortgage loan files originated by our team by ensuring that all loan documentation is complete and complies with our policy. A high attention to detail is required to verify all loan documents and preparing application for further processing. This is a full time position with benefits. Previous experience in mortgage lending and banking preferred. Must be fluent in English and Ukrainian.

Residential Mortgage Originator – Full Time – Commission Based Salary

As a Residential Mortgage Originator, you will be responsible for attracting new customers and soliciting new mortgage loans for Selfreliance. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with borrowers, realtors, and the local community; contacting consumers to establish new business opportunities; providing applicants with information on the mortgage approval process, lending policies, procedures, and products; and originating mortgage loans from application to closing and providing the required disclosures to applicants. Qualified candidates must comply with the SAFE Act requirements and maintain a flexible schedule to include after-hours training and customer appointments. Two years experience in residential loan origination preferred. Must be familiar with loan products and secondary market guidelines. Must be fluent in English and Ukrainian.

Commercial Mortgage Originator

As a Commercial Mortgage Originator, you will be responsible for attracting new customers and soliciting new commercial mortgage loans for Selfreliance. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with borrowers, realtors, and the local community; contacting consumers to establish new business opportunities; providing applicants with information on the mortgage approval process, lending policies, procedures, and products; and originating mortgage loans from application to closing and providing the required disclosures to applicants. Qualified candidates must comply with the SAFE Act requirements and maintain a flexible schedule to include after-hours training and customer appointments. Two years experience in residential or commercial loan origination preferred. Must be fluent in English and Ukrainian.