Job Description
More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.
With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.
As a Senior Commercial Loan Specialist, you will provide support to commercial lending staff in commercial branches or banking centers. Process more complex loan closings, attain loan perfection, and service loan customers. Support the production of large, complex loans, including those requiring additional monitoring and control.
In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Prepare all loan request documents. Gather customer income and net worth information. Answer customer questions.
- Responsible for ordering external agency reports such as titles, insurance, etc.
- Prepare commitment letters. Arrange for payoff of property liens.
- Coordinate loan closings and prepare disbursement checks. Close loans by explaining documents to customers.
- Responsible for verifying loan system accuracy for boarded loans. Begin preparation for credit analysis.
- Responsible for ensuring each loan file meets bank and regulatory requirements. Monitor commercial lines for compliance.
- Responsible for making advances and payments on commercial lines. Balance commercial loan suspense accounts monthly. Monitor agricultural lines activity and prepare variance reports.
- Responsible for complying with policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations.
Education & Certifications
- H.S. Diploma: required (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
Experience
- 4 or more years of commercial loan support experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate ability to independently produce accurate work in a deadline driven environment.
- Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to identify document errors or variances and make corrections.
- Ability to deliver professional, responsive customer service.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles with the ability to analyze basic financial statements and cash flows preferred.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and commercial loan systems.
- Advanced knowledge of state and regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial loans.
Travel
- 0%
Compensation & Benefits
- Targeted starting compensation range is based on location and experience: $26.56 - $31.25
- Incentive and commission compensation may be awarded for eligible roles
- Comprehensive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
- Paid vacation time, sick time, personal days, paid volunteer time and 11 company paid holidays
- 401k (up to 4% match with immediate vesting)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually (minimum service requirement)
- Read more about these and additional benefits at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank
Review Banner’s employee benefits at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank
Please take time to review Banner Bank’s Consent & Privacy notice before applying.
Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status.
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