Full-Time

Application Administrator

Core Banking

Deadline 9/30/26
First Western Trust

First Western Trust

201-500 employees

Private trust banking and wealth management

Compensation Overview

$80k - $120k/yr

+ Bonus potential + 401(k) employer match

H1B Sponsorship Available

Denver, CO, USA

In Person

In-office work in Denver is required.

Bachelor's

Category
IT Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • Three to five years of experience administering enterprise applications, with direct exposure to core banking systems such as FIS IBS and digital platforms such as NCR Voyix.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage high-impact projects independently.
  • Technical proficiency in system administration, integrations, access controls, and performance monitoring.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical audiences.
  • A detail-oriented, process-driven mindset with the ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
  • Manage daily operations of core banking and mobile banking applications to ensure system stability, security, and performance.
  • Troubleshoot application issues by investigating and resolving problems in collaboration with internal teams and vendors.
  • Lead integration efforts with third-party systems and identify automation opportunities that enhance platform efficiency.
  • Monitor vendor updates and implement changes, providing internal training and documentation to ensure seamless adoption.
  • Maintain and optimize user access controls, security permissions, and application configurations.
  • Coordinate vendor relationships, including service-level agreements, contract renewals, and escalated issue resolution.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

First Western Financial is a private trust bank-based financial holding company that serves high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business owners in the Western U.S. Its main activities are Wealth Management, which bundles private banking, commercial banking, trust and estate services, investment management, and wealth planning through boutique offices, and Mortgage, which originates and sells residential loans on the secondary market. The approach combines personalized, high-touch service at localized offices with institutional-quality financial products to differentiate from larger, less personal firms. Its goal is to grow through selective expansion and acquisitions while delivering integrated private banking and wealth-management solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 net income reached $5.7 million, with NIM expanding to 2.90%.
  • Average noninterest-bearing deposits rose to $365.3 million in Q2 2026.
  • Jeff Miller joined Scottsdale in March 2026, deepening growth in Arizona wealth markets.

What critics are saying

  • Pomerantz and Levi & Korsinsky opened 2026 securities-fraud investigations after January earnings disappointment.
  • The narrow wealth-management footprint leaves MYFW exposed to Denver, Scottsdale, and Jackson Hole competition.
  • Persistent deposit pressure or credit losses could force a dilutive sale by 2027.

What makes First Western Trust unique

  • First Western’s Western-only boutique trust bank targets wealthy founders across five states.
  • Scott Wylie built the firm over 25 years around high-touch private banking.
  • Wyoming trust expertise and local office leaders create sticky estate-planning relationships.

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Benefits

Strong Bonus Potential

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parking/Transportation Benefits

Access to Training & Professional Development Programs

Sponsorship for Obtaining Professional Certifications

Flex Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Health & Wellness Benefits

Paid Time-Off+ Bank Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

8%
Yahoo Finance
Jul 23rd, 2026
First Western reports Q2 2026 net income of $5.7M as net interest margin expands to 2.90%

First Western Financial reported second quarter 2026 net income available to common shareholders of $5.7 million, or $0.57 per diluted share. This compares to $6.2 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2026, and $2.5 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. Net interest income increased $0.9 million, or 4.3%, from $20.9 million in Q1 2026 to $21.8 million in Q2. The Denver-based company's net interest margin expanded 9 basis points from 2.81% to 2.90% quarter-over-quarter. Average noninterest-bearing deposits grew $17.8 million, or 5.1%, from $347.5 million in Q1 to $365.3 million in Q2.

Associated Press
May 11th, 2026
First Western Trust hires Alison Timboe as senior vice president in Jackson Hole

First Western Trust has appointed Alison Timboe as Senior Vice President, Trust Officer in its Jackson Hole, Wyoming office. Timboe brings nearly two decades of experience in estate planning, fiduciary advisory and trust administration, most recently serving as Senior Trust Advisor at Wells Fargo Private Bank. In her new role, Timboe will strengthen First Western Trust's trust services in Wyoming whilst supporting clients across the firm's Western markets. She will partner with clients and advisors to develop customised trust strategies and help families leverage Wyoming trust situs advantages. Timboe holds a bachelor's degree in business economics from UC Santa Barbara, a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law and Graduate School, and an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of San Diego. First Western Trust serves high-net-worth clients across Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming and Montana.

Associated Press
Apr 23rd, 2026
First Western reports Q1 2026 net income of $6.2M, up 88% from previous quarter

First Western Financial reported net income available to common shareholders of $6.2 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026, up from $3.3 million, or $0.34 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Denver-based financial services holding company saw net interest margin increase 10 basis points to 2.81% from 2.71% in the previous quarter. Net interest income rose 1.5% to $20.9 million, whilst non-interest income increased 9.8% to $6.7 million. Total deposits grew $95 million, or 3.5%, to $2.84 billion during the quarter. Total loans held for investment increased 1.5% to $2.69 billion. Non-performing assets decreased to $16.3 million, or 0.50% of total assets, from $19.6 million in the previous quarter. Book value per common share rose 2.9% to $28.10.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 6th, 2026
First Western Trust names Jeff Miller as Scottsdale market president

First Western Trust has appointed Jeff Miller as Scottsdale Market President. Miller brings over 15 years of commercial and private banking experience, most recently serving in a senior leadership role at FirstBank, where he led commercial and consumer credit teams across the Phoenix metro area. A Scottsdale resident since 2010, Miller is deeply engaged in the community, serving as Chairman of the Board for the Scottsdale Police Foundation and Board Chair of the Scottsdale Public Art Advisory Board. He will focus on expanding First Western Trust's presence in Scottsdale by building relationships with business owners and high-net-worth individuals. Miller holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University and is a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking.

Associated Press
Jan 22nd, 2026
First Western reports Q4 2025 net income of $3.3M as net interest margin rises 17 basis points

First Western Financial reported net income available to common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $3.2 million, or $0.32 per share, in the third quarter of 2025. Net interest margin increased 17 basis points to 2.71% from 2.54% in the previous quarter, whilst net interest income rose 5.6% to $20.6 million. Total loans held for investment grew $59 million, or 2.3%, to $2.65 billion. The Denver-based bank holding company saw total deposits decrease 3.5% to $2.75 billion, primarily due to reductions in higher-cost money market accounts. Non-performing assets totalled $19.6 million, or 0.62% of total assets, down from 0.70% in the previous quarter.