Loan Operations Specialist

Overview

The Loan Operations Specialist is responsible for performing all servicing and operational aspects relative to the loan portfolio. The position will partner with all business within the Bank to offer exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.

• Ensure timely completion of payment processing
• Verifies completeness and accuracy of all loan files with necessary documentation and signatures
• Process Non-Accrual and charge-off transactions
• Review Outside Counsel Loan Documents
• Process loan recoveries
• Process incoming demand requests, incoming wires and payoffs, release of collateral
• Follow up and tracking of collateral and flood insurance
• Maintain collateral files and documentation
• Weekly, Monthly and Annual GL Balancing & Reconciliation as needed
• Board loans of a complex nature ensuring accuracy of the loan data
• Assist in callback duties for loan payments, advances and new loans
• Follow up on servicing tickler reports
• Provide feedback and assist new hires as needed
• Assist with Documentation and Loan Boarding as needed

• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws
• Understands and complies with all company rules and regulations
• Attends training and maintains a basic knowledge of procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial institutions, as they apply to your position and job responsibilities, with an emphasis on the BSA/AML/CIP, Consumer Privacy, Regulation CC, Information Security, Bank Protection Act, FACT Identity Theft, Information Technology and GLBA
• Additional duties as assigned as it relates to the position

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

• Ability to provide courteous, knowledgeable and professional customer service both in person and on the telephone
• Strong skills operating a personal computer including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and navigating the internet
• Ability to perform accurate data input into a variety of software
• Knowledge of loan processing practices, methods and procedures
• Knowledge of Commercial, Real Estate and Consumer loan files and documents

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Motivator
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Results Oriented

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with employees and other customers
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms

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Sedentary:
Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

Moderate:
Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

Light:
Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

Arduous:
Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The work space is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance
• Noise levels are considered moderate

Sunwest Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sunwest Bank works with staff members and customers without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, age, religion, medical condition, handicap, disability or veteran status and to assist the Bank in maintaining its Affirmative Action Program.

Note:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All job descriptions can be amended without notice as warranted by business necessity.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales

• Banking