Credit Administrative Specialist

About the Role

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Credit Administrative Specialist to facilitate communication between Relationship Managers, Credit Analysts, and Commercial Administrators to ensure accurate, high-quality loan submissions and compliance with bank policies. This role supports Credit Analysts by providing complete and reliable information, managing Loan and SAM Committee logistics, and assisting with portfolio monitoring, appraisal coordination, and credit administrative tasks.

• Coordinate communication and workflow between Relationship Manager, Credit Analyst and Commercial Administrator
• Ensure all commercial loan requests submitted meet standard requirements for entity verification and financial support as defined in the bank’s policies/processes
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Ensure service request is complete/accurate prior to forwarding to a Credit Analyst
• Serve as Regional/Line of Business Loan Committee Secretary
• Coordinate, monitor, and manage Loan Committee agendas and meeting packets
• Coordinate and manage action items and/or decisions from Loan Committee meetings
• Coordinate and manage approvals
• Serve as Regional/Line of Business SAM Committee Secretary
• Coordinate, monitor, and manage SAM Committee agendas and meeting packets
• Coordinate and manage action items and/or decisions from SAM Committee meetings
• Coordinate maintenance for all special asset loans
• Generate SAM Committee Minutes with minimal oversight or review
• Complete monitoring tasks as needed (e.g., ACR, ACH Reviews, brokerage statement tests, SAM data reports, and other data integrity reports)
• Order and obtain Real Estate Appraisals and Evaluations
• Ensure bids for appraisals are completed and appraisers engaged within service level standards
• Serve as a liaison between Commercial Sales and external appraisal vendors to order, maintain, resolve issues, and ensure accuracy and quality of reports
• Support Credit Administrative Specialists during scheduled and unscheduled absences

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One (1) year of banking experience

• None specified

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Additional Benefits

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