What are the responsibilities and job description for the Closing Assistant position at BankWest?
Scope of Job:
Performs and assists with real estate and loan closings. Required to understand and carry out the disbursement process after all closings.
Primary Duties:
Schedule all closings and meet with customers to sign final closing documents.
Assist with the disbursement process once the closing is complete. Deposit and post incoming funds, get signed documents to the appropriate lenders, send/drop off documents to the Register of Deeds for immediate recording, mail out all payments.
Assure all closing files are complete within 24 hours of closing. (all documents scanned in and in each file)
Maintains records of communication with all partners involved in real estate closings.
Assist in maintaining escrow and accounting functions in SoftPro and provide backup for the closer.
Assist Escrow Officer as needed.
Secondary Duties:
Work as a team with departmental counterparts on planning and implementing assigned projects and products.
Participate on various committees and project teams as deemed appropriate by management.
Attend, actively participate in organization, job specific training offered, and Quality Service programs.
Adhere to all applicable Policies and Procedures of BankWest organization.
Community involvement is strongly encouraged.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Some post-secondary education preferred.
Experience:
1 years' experience in related field.
Knowledge and Special Skills:
Attentive to detail.
Exceptional writing, grammar and usage skills.
Knowledge of legal descriptions for real property.
Knowledge of abstract/title terminology and procedures.
Ability to work dependently and/or independently, under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust work schedules as needed to complete job responsibilities.
Ability to organize and handle multiple responsibilities while delivering quality external and/or internal Customer Service.
Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with external and/or internal customers.
Knowledge or ability to learn regulatory requirements pertinent to performance of specified duties in job description.
Knowledge of BankWest products and services.
Ability to skillfully use a variety of application software, learn computer programs, and comprehend the program output.
Adhere to Federal Privacy Standards in addition to following BankWest requirements for electronic communication and Social Engineering standards.
BankWest is a "Sales Organization" and all employees are expected to participate directly or indirectly with increasing BankWest's presence in their markets as appropriate.