Loan Operations Specialist

Job Description

The Loan Operations Specialist performs a wide variety of activities in the daily processing of loan transactions for First Bank & Trust and works closely with lending staff, including loan officers and processors.

• A high school diploma, one year of education beyond high school, and two years of relevant experience or the equivalent are required.
• Knowledge of bank loan and accounting procedures is preferred.

• Perform shared loan operations responsibilities, including:
  Complete loan accounting activities for loans across the organization, which may include input of new loans, funding of new loans, loan payments, wire transfers, advances, loan extensions, loan file maintenance, and system-generated reports and related processing tasks.
• Respond to customer loan inquiries and work with contacts at other institutions related to: loan participations, payments, and taxes.
• Balance all loan totals to the general ledger daily and resolve discrepancies according to established procedures.
• Work unposted loan transactions daily and correct any errors.
• Enter and balance loan participation activity while adhering to legal lending limits.
• Run automated workflow processes.
• Perform review and verification processes for loan maintenance, automated workflows, loan uploads, and balancing.
• Assist with training new team members, answering department questions, and completing assigned projects.
• Act in accordance with FBT policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook.
• Adhere to compliance procedures and participate in compliance training when required.

Grade Hourly Grade 4

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• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Peace of mind when it comes to you and your family's well-being with generous health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Plus, optional access to additional life, disability, and other forms of insurance.
• 401(k) & ESOP Profit Sharing Employees are owners. Receive a match of up to 7% of your contributions to your retirement account.
• Wellness Program The Healthy Way Program incentivizes gym membership and hosts educational programs and challenges throughout the year.
• Education Student loan repayment assistance program. Tuition reimbursement. A robust internal training program that goes beyond onboarding. We want you to continue learning. That's why we offer job shadowing, a mentorship program, and more.
• Volunteer Service Hours Paid time to volunteer. Employees get 16 hours to take part in and donate their time to local charities.
• In-house Childcare & Preschool Kid's World childcare and preschool in Brookings is available for the children and grandchildren of employees.

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