Life at FHLBank Chicago
Step into your future with us.
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Join a Culture of Collaboration and Growth
FHLBank Chicago is a place where everyone can make a difference—both for our organization and for the communities we serve through our member financial institutions. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees are fully engaged and positioned to do their best work. Teamwork is highly valued; even entry-level hires may find themselves working side-by-side with senior-level executives to achieve our goals in support of our members.
What It's Like to Work Here
FHLBank Chicago encourages a workplace where employees are connected to one another and find regular opportunities to engage and collaborate.Professional Development
We invest in career development opportunities for employees to grow their skills through formal programs, workshops, conferences, mentorship, coaching, and on-the-job experiences.
Culture Programs
Our recognition programs allow us to celebrate our employees as we bring our vision and values to life. Our engagement and conversation series provide added visibility and connection with senior leaders to foster authentic dialogue.
Employee Resource Groups
Open to all employees, these groups celebrate our differences and create a welcoming environment.Engagement Teams
Our Book Club, Financial Literacy, Sustainability, and Wellbeing teams allow us to learn, have fun, and connect with each other over shared interests.Professional Development
We invest in career development opportunities for employees to grow their skills through formal programs, workshops, conferences, mentorship, coaching, and on-the-job experiences.
Culture Programs
Our recognition programs allow us to celebrate our employees as we bring our vision and values to life. Our engagement and conversation series provide added visibility and connection with senior leaders to foster authentic dialogue.
Employee Resource Groups
Open to all employees, these groups celebrate our differences and create a welcoming environment.Engagement Teams
Our Book Club, Financial Literacy, Sustainability, and Wellbeing teams allow us to learn, have fun, and connect with each other over shared interests.Employee Benefits
In addition to our robust employee engagement activities and professional growth opportunities, we strive to foster a positive employee experience through our total rewards package—offering a variety of benefits that make FHLBank Chicago stand out as a top workplace.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, 401(k), pension plan, and a lifestyle spending account
Health Insurance
Medical plans with salary-based health insurance premiums
Office Perks
Fitness center; $7 daily lunch stipend; Farmer's Fridge; dedicated mother's, wellness, and prayer rooms
Work/Life Balance
Remote work days; competitive paid time off; and paid leave, including maternity, family and new child leave
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Up to $25,000 per year; additional reimbursements available for boot camps and certification programs
Corporate Citizenship
Our Corporate Citizenship program is focused on volunteerism, thought leadership, civic engagement, philanthropy, and leadership development. The objective is to foster strategic relationships aligned with our mission, focused on housing and economic development. Through our volunteerism efforts, we focus on housing and economic development needs in our community and encourage our employees to support causes important to them outside of work.
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Spotlight: Transforming Technology into Opportunity
In 2024, FHLBank Chicago issued new laptops to employees as part of our ongoing digital transformation. This gave us an opportunity to reuse and repurpose our former laptops and give them new life. Through collaboration, volunteerism, and outreach, we were able to make a positive impact on our local communities.