Loan Operations & Data Governance Specialist

BankIowa; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BankIowa is seeking a Loan Operations Specialist to provide comprehensive operational support across all lending areas. The role focuses on booking, maintaining, and verifying loan data and documentation within core systems to support governance, compliance, risk management, and reporting.

Key responsibilities include data entry accuracy, regulatory compliance, processing servicing changes, and collaboration with lending staff and partners.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; relevant experience acceptable.
• Experience in loan operations, lending support, or financial services preferred.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Accurately book and maintain loan data in core and supporting systems, ensuring terms, collateral, borrower information, and servicing details are complete and correct.
• Support regulatory compliance with applicable lending laws and assist with audits, examinations, and reporting.
• Process servicing changes, advances, payoffs, and account maintenance for all loan types and programs; manage collateral, escrow, and related notices.
• Collaborate with lending staff and internal/external partners to ensure timely, accurate processing and cross-train on responsibilities.
• Utilize bank systems to improve processes, strengthen controls, and adapt to regulatory/tech changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

BankIowa is seeking a Loan Operations Specialist to provide comprehensive operational support across all lending areas. The role focuses on booking, maintaining, and verifying loan data and documentation within core systems to support governance, compliance, risk management, and reporting.

Key responsibilities include data entry accuracy, regulatory compliance, processing servicing changes, and collaboration with lending staff and partners.