The posting
SUMMARY:
This role serves as a versatile banking support professional responsible for providing exceptional service and operational, deposit, lending and portfolio management support to commercial banking clients. This role will assist with account opening and maintenance, customer servicing, loan origination and closing activities and ongoing portfolio administration while ensuring compliance with banking regulations, policies and procedures. Acting as a liaison between clients, associates, and internal partners, this role delivers a seamless client experience and supports growth initiatives. This role will be responsible for handling various commercial and consumer duties and responsibilities.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
This role is required to maintain a current and active NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System) number. Must complete registration within 45 days of hire.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS:
Willingness to provide a level of service which will clearly differentiate us from our competitors.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Professional demeanor in appearance, interpersonal relations, work ethic and attitude.
Possess clear, concise, effective written and oral communication skills to effectively express thoughts, ideas and concepts to management, bank employees and bank customers in a collaborative and solutions oriented manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Practices the standards of the Bank’s Mission, Vision, and Pledge.
Understands the various types of commercial loan products and services offered by the Bank.
Assists with the preparation of Line of Credit annual renewals and relationship reviews.
Meets clients with Commercial Bankers, as applicable.
Assists with opening new commercial accounts and ensures complete, accurate documentation is obtained from clients
Inputs information into lending system in conjunction with and on behalf of the Commercial Banker.
Facilitates deal submissions of all credit requests into commercial processing software; utilizing checklists to confirm all information is collected and due diligence is complete.
Engages, coordinates and reviews third party reports (appraisal, environmental, inspection, borrowing base certificates, etc.).
Collects and reviews entities due diligence, Know Your Customer (KYC), and beneficial ownership information to satisfy compliance requirements
Images and indexes all deposit and client documentation to ensure proper recordkeeping
Performs account maintenance, including adding/removing signers and updating client records
Maintains direct client contact information such as but not limited to email addresses and phone numbers in order to collect financial and other information, and manage portfolio.
Analyzes commercial construction draw packages submitted by commercial lending production areas for completion and accuracy and recommend approval or denial of requested draw amount. Specifically:
Receives, reviews and balances commercial construction draw documentation (budgets, inspection reports, title updates and lien wavers, etc).
Reviews all documentation and disbursements to ensure all funds have been disbursed properly.
Orders project inspections and title updates and reviews both for compliance.
Interfaces with customer on issues as they arise.
Responds to client inquiries regarding bank products, services, account details, and policies; conducts account research, files and processes fraud claims
Identifies cross-selling opportunities, recommending additional bank products and services that align with clients’ operational needs
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of banking systems, internal processes, tools and resources available to associates, and controls designed to protect the bank and our clients
Researches and resolves exceptions in required documentation; loan, collateral and deposit exceptions, assist with past dues
Provides loan support to relationship teams, collection of payments and fees, processing advances on lines of credit, and funding of loan proceeds
Demonstrates knowledge of the loan documentation process, including the ability to identify and differentiate internal loan documents, as well as an understanding of attorney-prepared documentation
Assists the Commercial Banker in supporting the commercial loan closing process including communicating with Commercial Closing Officer, and coordinating activities of outside service providers including attorneys, accountants, insurance providers and government agencies.
Collaborates with Loan Operations, Treasury Management and Deposit Operations to ensure ongoing, satisfactory monitoring of lending, depository and Treasury Management services for clients
Responsible for opening new deposit accounts, consumer loans, and operating a cash drawer while following proper balancing and cash handling procedures along with uncovering other opportunities for products and services as well as making qualified referrals.
Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making and by following established guidelines and procedures while utilizing appropriate resources for assistance when needed.
Maintains prescribed security controls to protect self and the banking center against criminal and fraudulent operations and unnecessary risks or exposures.
Contributes to a team environment to service customer needs by answering incoming telephone calls
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Banking is a highly regulated industry and you will be expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the Bank's policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing. You will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.
Strong analytical abilities, credit underwriting skills
Must have strong product knowledge for the level of selling and successfully promoting products expected with position.
Must possess the ability to effectively interact and build positive customer relationships and be able to clearly express concepts, ideas, and product information verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with others in a team environment and under occasional time constraints is a necessity.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents; performs simple to complex calculations; effectively researches, analyzes and evaluates information to make decisions, solve problems and achieve goals
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
High School Diploma or GED Required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant banking experience required.
