What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loan Operations Specialist II - Collateral Services position at First Bank?
About this Role
The Loan Documentation Specialist II - Collateral Services will release the bank's lien position on collateral pledged to all commercial and consumer loans. This position also processes/researches inquiries requesting releases of loans acquired through acquisitions and purged loans.
In this Role You Will
- Verify the information in loan file matches with the closed loan report and the Signature system.
- Maintain close contact with the Client Services group to ensure documented instructions are followed.
- Prior to executing the release documents, review contractual obligations of borrower as it pertains to the release of collateral, verifying loan(s) are properly satisfied.
- Complete appropriate state-specific documentation and forwards release document(s) as instructed by lender, branch, title companies, etc.
- Ensure that all lien(s) are released within compliance timeframes.
- Update Signature system and file tracking system.
- Build, update and clear ticklers/exceptions in tracking system as appropriate.
- Scan recorded documents into Imaging system.
- Review insurance certificates and updates and/or build ticklers/exceptions in the tracking system.
- Apply knowledge of all laws, compliance, regulations, First Bank credit policies and bank procedures governing timely release of paid loan collateral.
- Work closely with the Collateral Management Supervisor on special projects.
Qualifications, Competencies and Skills
- H.S. diploma or GED, required
- B.A./B.S. in Business or related field, preferred
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with loan documentation and collateral perfection; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with Hazard/Flood insurance tracking, a plus
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Diversity
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At First Bank, we embrace a hybrid work environment which allows employees to work at least three full days in the office with more or all in-office days expected of our client facing teams and the groups that support them in the business. This hybrid work schedule will become available to the candidate upon successful demonstration of mastery of the skills required to be successful in this role.