Lending Assistant

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Lending Assistant provides customer service and support to Commercial Lending customers and prospects. This position is responsible for preparing loan summaries for presentation to the Loan Committees, performs loan administration duties and helps prepare loan documentation, and may assist credit analysts with financial spreadsheets functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a wide variety of administrative tasks, often for assigned Market President and/or Commercial Lender, to include gathering data, assembling and maintaining credit files, requesting title reports/lien searches/flood certificates, etc., and UCC filings and terminations
• Prepare and review loan documentation for accuracy and compliance using Commercial Connect and, if needed, may coordinate with outside counsel in loan documentation preparation
• Responsible for upholding the highest level of client service expectations; Handles requests from customers including advances on lines of credit, pay-outs, account transfers, and resolves customer issues as needed
• Performs various data analysis involved in the support of client lending activities
• Assist with loan disbursements
• Assist with Market Meetings as needed
• Responsible for entering and maintaining client data into the Commercial Connect and Sales Management system
• Clear loan exceptions and financial reporting as needed
• Order appraisals
• Pull financial reports for customers and ensures timely distribution as needed.
• Generate officer reports, overdraft, clear past dues, balance G/L accounts monitor collateral, orders supplies, verifies and initiates wires and checks (per authorized limit).
• Coordinates materials for presentations, setting up sales calls, maintaining a list of prospective clients and joining sales calls as needed.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum two (2) years of previous experience working in Banking industry required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products required
• Ability to successfully complete systems training within 90 days required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer service, multi-tasking and flexibility skills required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required
  
  

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Dependability
• Task Management
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient dexterity of hands and fingers to efficiently operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.
• Ability to converse and exchange information with all levels of staff within organization.
• Ability to visually view, observe, perceive, identify, and translate data
  
  

Company Profile

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At United, our strength is our people, and we are committed to nurturing a culture that is reflective of the communities we serve; promotes respect and a shared purpose; and aligns with our core values.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.