Core Processing Specialist

Position:
Core Processing Specialist

Location:

Mattoon, IL

Job

# of Openings: 1

Pay Range: $17.74 - $22.18 per hour

At First Mid, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of discretionary short‑term incentives (bonus, incentives, and/or commission). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well‑being benefits, paid family leave, generous paid time off, banking perks, tuition reimbursement, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

The Core Processing Specialist is responsible for various operational aspects of Loan Operations including the input of Commercial loans. When necessary, assists other lending personnel in projects and duties to ensure the successful operation of the department.

• Read and interpret legal loan documents for Commercial loans and accurately book the loans to the core system, ensuring the customer record is accurate and the bank's position is protected. Ensure the core processing checklist is complete and accurate.
• Independently analyze complex loan documentation to set up and fund loan accounts while adhering to bank standards and loan policy.
• Export new and renewed loans onto the core system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review files and disburse loan proceeds for Loan Officers and Customers while handling confidential and high‑priority material.
• Analyze loan documents to identify collateral terms, determining which collateral is security and which may cross over to secure multiple loans.
• Understand new and existing loan terms to determine collateral structure for setting up collateral on the loan or across multiple loans.
• Upload processor records into the imaging system and gather various loan documents for loan servicing follow‑up.
• Support all departmental functions and assure departmental objectives are achieved in providing accurate and timely loan bookings.
• Consistently deliver a high level of service to co‑workers and bank clients, displaying a team‑player and positive attitude.
• Attend training on applicable subjects when available and appropriate for the position.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects or assigned initiatives as needed, such as testing new processes, training new hires, data reporting, and core file maintenance.
• File perfected UCC filings with third‑party vendors when appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED required;
  Associate's degree preferred.

• 1+ years of banking, clerical, or loan processing experience preferred.

• Analytical, organized, and detail‑oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products with working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to work with a significant amount of detailed information accurately, timely, and confidentially.
• High level of interpersonal skills to interact with Loan Officers, Loan Processors, and Management.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage with HSA match
• 401(k) with employer match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and performance‑based bonuses
• Visit our Total Rewards page to see our full list of benefits

First Mid Bancshares, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT