Homebuilder Finance Loan Administrator Manager

About the Role: Provides organizational leadership and management to a team of front-line loan administration associates responsible for managing the loan closing process and draw administration for loans originated by the Home builder Finance group within the Commercial Real Estate Division (CRED.

• Responsible for maintaining a high level of real estate loan closing and construction lending/disbursement expertise within department; overall operations integrity within department(s)
• Providing closing/technical counsel to loan administrators; providing construction review and disbursement guidance to HBF loan administrators and production team.
• Monitors results and remediation of audit findings; promotes and maintains efficient operations processes designed to achieve the highest levels of customer service.
• Assists in the development and implementation of Bank-wide operating procedures, practices and controls to ensure compliance with bank policies/regulations.
• Identifies hires, motivates and retains top talent. Recommends, formulates and tests continuous process improvements and quality control procedures in concert with loan support services.
• Applies these improvements relative to training and implementation with the goal of streamlining processes and increasing productivity.
• Confers with senior and executive management to coordinate operations and activities.
• Provides expertise and recommendations to the business units regarding process, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensures proper standards are implemented in order to safeguard the company assets. Excellent communication and management skills with ability to manage diverse work groups operating from remote locations.
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, a related field or equivalent work experience. Required
• 7 years + of relevant experience and an in-depth understanding of Commercial Real Estate financing, loan closing, construction administration, bank procedures, and compliance regulations.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and develop others.
• Experience in creating and implementing banking policies, procedures, practices and documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the Bank.
• Demonstrated accountability, dependability, initiative and an ability to effectively prioritize tasks to ensure optimal results.
• Proven ability to “think outside the box” when solving problems
• Proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as Word and Excel.
• Prior management/supervisory experience in leading a team, hiring, and conducting performance evaluations is preferred.
• Ability to train and present to small and large audiences or has the interest in learning to train and present.