Documentation & Funding Manager - VP; Equipment Finance

Documentation & Funding Manager – VP (Equipment Finance)

Nationwide, MI 48098

The Documentation & Funding Manager – VP‑FF&L is responsible for managing operations of the Regional Direct business channel as it relates to documentation preparation, review and funding coordination.

Pay Range: $126,048 – $132,714 – $143,016

Pay Range:
Local Minimum Wage – $0.00 – $0.00

• Provides oversight of the day‑to‑day operation and administration of Regional Direct business channel functions which include documentation preparation, documentation review, funding and general ledger reconciliation. Provides subject‑matter expertise, guidance and direction to SF employees within the department and outside of the department as it relates to other SF business channels including Vehicle Finance, Indirect Finance, Direct Finance, and Capital Markets.
• Works with other departments, team members and clients to assure a timely and efficient funding process. Ensures team workload is completed daily and clients are informed of progress.
• Serves as a leden between Signature Bank Group Directors and Signature Financial Executive Sales Officers as it relates to transaction workflow and completion.
• Assists the VP, Director of Operations in the creation and enforcement of procedures specific to the regional direct business channel. Recommends potential improvements to current procedures. Assists junior staff with escalated issues, troubleshooting and expertise.
• Provides guidance and participates in the structuring of complex and large transactions in accordance with industry practices, bank standards and departmental procedures.
• Reviews and negotiates modifications to documentation requested by clientele. Makes decisions based on overall knowledge of the industry as well as a keen understanding of the financial strengths and weaknesses of the client.
• Approves high‑level funding and documentation exceptions and waivers, while maintaining consistency with internal policies and procedures.
• Performs quality control of transactions reviewed and/or prepared by junior documentation specialists.
• Calculates Executive Sales Officer Incentive Credits (commission) and provides reporting to SF Executive Management as well as Signature Bank finance department.
• Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions.
• Analy Vorteil and resolves problems.
• Responsible for talent management functions including employment, performance evaluations, staff development/training, disciplinary actions, succession planning and ensuring all staff comply with compliance requirements.

• Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Education level required:
  Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent).
• Minimum experience required: 6+ Years prior banking and/or finance experience in a commercial lending environment required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior management experience.

• Advanced knowledge of lease and loan documentation processing required, including proven knowledge of the complexities of documentation and risks inherent in the documentation process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with management as well as Private Client Groups throughout the Bank.
• Proficiency with industry‑related software required;
  Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Ability to make modifications to documents in order to maintain safety and sound Neben.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by  withেয়ার, proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross‑functional insights.
• Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
• Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions…