Sr. Operations Specialist​/Officer; Commercial Real Estate

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Join the First Hawaiian Bank ‘ohana, where our culture flourishes with purpose. We prioritize the 3 C’s – Caring, Character and Collaboration – ensuring a workplace that is not only rewarding, but deeply fulfilling. Consistently recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work in Hawaii' for 13 consecutive years, we take pride in our longstanding commitment to both our team and the communities we serve, spanning over 165 years.

Step into a career that offers stability, excitement, and growth. Experience the thrill of a dynamic environment paired with a comprehensive training program. Plus, enjoy the perks of our competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are ready for a career that empowers you to thrive, your journey starts here.

First Hawaiian Bank is currently seeking an experienced, Sr. Operations Specialist/Officer to join our Commercial Real Estate Team.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM (hours may vary)

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this role is $47,500-$80,000/annually; commensurate with experience.

The level and pay for this role is at the discretion of the Manager and will be discussed at the time of the offer.

As a Sr. Operations Specialist/Officer, you will provide operational support for delivering a complete, accurate loan documentation and closing package in coordination with the CRED Loan Officer and under the guidance of the Team Leader or Operations Officer.

You will ensure compliance with bank policies and procedures while delivering superior customer service to internal and external clients.

Additionally, you will review and prepare construction draw requests for approval and disbursement of loan proceeds.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Associate's degree in business, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5 years experience in Commercial Banking operations and support with a strong focus on loan operations, particularly commercial real estate and constructions lending
• 2 years of commercial loan documentation experience
• Working knowledge/understanding of basic compliance rules and regulations, basic mortgage documents, Intermediate Loan Agreements, Lien Laws, Legal Terminology, Escrow, Certificates of Insurance, Contracts, and basic accounting.
• Sound knowledge of Bank's CIP, BSA and AML policies and procedures
• State of Hawaii notary license

Benefits:

We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits program for all employees. For more information,

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• Job Identification 411
• Posting Date 08/20/2026, 12:42 AM
• Degree Level Two Years College
• Job Schedule Full time