What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loan Processor position at International Rescue Committee?
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview: CEO is a subsidiary of the International Rescue Committee and a non-profit financial institution that offers accessible, small-dollar consumer and microenterprise loans primarily to refugees, immigrants and other traditionally financially-excluded communities. CEO makes its loans through partnerships with trusted community-based organizations that offer financial education and other asset-building services. The Loan Processor has a primary responsibility for reviewing required documents and verifying the accuracy and completeness of all loan applications. This will require independent financial analysis to prepare applications for underwriting and may also include direct contact with applicants and/or their referring financial counselors. CEO is rapidly expanding nationally and offers opportunity for career growth. 10% - 15% of each week may be spent gaining experience across any of CEO’s core operational areas – including customer service, project design, curriculum/resource development, grant and donor support, communications, partnerships or monitoring and evaluation. Major Responsibilities: Review online loan applications for completeness and data quality accuracy Review applicants’ credit, income, banking and budget to prepare applications for underwriting Ensure customer demographics and application reports are accurate and in compliance with all donor restrictions Provide application support to applicants directly and/or through referring counselors Assist Loan Officer with requests and tasks needed to complete and process applications Evaluate application process and implement improvements to the process workflow in close collaboration with Operations team Work in close collaboration with management, programs, and finance teams to ensure timely submission of high-quality financial reports to CEO or donors per scheduled due dates and/or contractual obligations Provide administrative support and backfill gaps as needed across departments Support key initiatives, pilot projects, trainings, research and other capacity-building efforts Other related duties as assigned Job Requirements: Experience in banking/financial services industry; 4-year degree in related field strongly preferred 2 years professional work experience; in banking/financial services industry preferred High degree of professional integrity; ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data Solid organizational skills: detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines Ability to work independently, be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment Excellent analytical and mathematical skills Good interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively in varied global environments and contexts. Solid Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, other financial related software strongly preferred Fluency in Ukrainian strongly preferred; fluency in Arabic, Spanish, or Swahili also of interest Working Environment: This is a remote position that can accommodate candidates in any U.S. State. The majority of the workday is at a computer terminal. While remote, the position may require travel to conferences or in-person team meetings, estimated to be less than 5% time. Compensation: (Pay Range: $25 - $30) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.
Salary : $25 - $30
