Associate Loan Specialist

United Bank; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Bank in Morgantown, WV is seeking an Associate Loan Specialist to create and review commercial loan contracts, notes, term sheets, covenants, and schedules, coordinating with internal teams and legal counsel to ensure accurate documentation.

The role requires attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to operate a complex document creation system, while maintaining strong communication with lending staff for timely closing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a banking or other professional related office environment required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.
• Ability to learn and operate a complex document creation system with multiple variables needed for both input and output.
• Attention to detail appropriate for transactions with multiple variables that can change from deal to deal.
• Ability to effectively interact with Lending staff and Operations management using both written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with lending, credit policy, loan documentation, banking systems, contracts, and/or legal procedures is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Uses general and/or operational knowledge in support of business processes and services, including the review of loan documents, administration of system maintenance, problem research, investigations, Audit and Compliance support, and general data analysis.
• Assists Commercial Lending Staff with the assessment of internally prepared and attorney-prepared documents to ensure adherence with basic documentation requirements, proper loan approval, and the Bank’s Loan Policy and Procedures. After satisfactory review, communicates to Commercial Lending Staff, that loan documents are ready for closing and in compliance.
• Knowledgeable about software products and services used in the department; capable of assisting users, performing maintenance functions, and trouble-shooting problems.
• Reliably and accurately answers questions and provides information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-management

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Bank

United Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Associate Loan Specialist

Date: Sep 23, 2026

Location: Morgantown, WV, US, 26505 +1 more…

Company: United Bank

Job Description

The Associate Loan Specialist is responsible for the creation and review of various commercial loan contracts, notes, term sheets, covenants, schedules, etc. both with internal and legal counsel loan documentation for United Bankshares, Inc. this position interprets information provided by Commercial Lending Staff to ensure that appropriate documents are prepared both internal and external, and may identify discrepancies that necessitate communication with the lending staff to clarify the terms of the loan. Associate Loan Specialists are also expected to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and the completion of the commercial loans on United’s Integrated Banking System, as well as loans prepared by legal counsel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses general and/or operational knowledge in support of business processes and services, including the review of loan documents, administration of system maintenance, problem research, investigations, Audit and Compliance support, and general data analysis.
• Assists Commercial Lending Staff with the assessment of internally prepared and attorney-prepared documents to ensure adherence with basic documentation requirements, proper loan approval, and the Bank’s Loan Policy and Procedures. After satisfactory review, communicates to Commercial Lending Staff, that loan documents are ready for closing and in compliance.
• Knowledgeable about software products and services used in the department; capable of assisting users, performing maintenance functions, and trouble-shooting problems.
• Reliably and accurately answers questions and provides information.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a banking or other professional related office environment required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.
• Ability to learn and operate a complex document creation system with multiple variables needed for both input and output.
• Attention to detail appropriate for transactions with multiple variables that can change from deal to deal.
• Ability to effectively interact with Lending staff and Operations management using both written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with lending, credit policy, loan documentation, banking systems, contracts, and/or legal procedures is highly desirable.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis – securing relevant information and identifying key issues and relationships from a base of information; relating and comparing data from different sources; identifying cause-effect relationships.
• Collaboration – working effectively with others in the organization outside the line of formal authority (such as peers in other units or senior management) to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.
• Communication – expressing ideas effectively in individual and group situations; adjusting language or terminology to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Compliance – the ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Learning and Growth – accumulating and integrating technical and professional skills/knowledge in job-related areas to improve personal and departmental performance.
• Self-Management – the ability to prioritize and complete tasks to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames.

Full-time

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.