Lending Operations Analyst — Projects & Process Improvement

Simmons Bank; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Bank in Union City, TN seeks a Lending Operations Analyst I to support the loan portfolio processing and act as a liaison between lending and operations. You will lead loan development projects, communicate across teams, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.

The role requires some college or associate degree and 3–5 years of related banking experience, with proficiency in MS Office and lending systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in bank operations and lending processes.
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate across teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with lending systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as resource/liaison for loan operational, procedural, training, and logistics issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and bank policies.
• Project manager for timely implementation of unit changes.
• Collaborate with managers to delegate workload and improve efficiency.
• Handle inquiries from employees and stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Act as SME for the unit and maintain detailed records of responsibilities.
• Support Help Desk incidents and lending software access.
• Assist in maintenance/development of lending information systems.

Skills

Workflow design

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Some college/associate degree, or An Associate's degree

Job description

Simmons Bank in Union City, TN seeks a Lending Operations Analyst I to support the loan portfolio processing and act as a liaison between lending and operations. You will lead loan development projects, communicate across teams, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.

The role requires some college or associate degree and 3–5 years of related banking experience, with proficiency in MS Office and lending systems.