Loan Operations & Data Governance Specialist

BankIowa; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BankIowa is seeking a Loan Operations Specialist to provide comprehensive operational support across lending areas. You will book, maintain, and verify loan data in core systems, supporting data governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial reporting.

The role requires strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and the ability to work independently and with teams. Travel or remote flexibility is not specified; the position is office-based in Iowa.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; relevant experience acceptable.
• Prior loan operations or financial services experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Accurately book and maintain loan data in core and supporting systems.
• Ensure loan terms, collateral, borrower information, rates, and servicing details are entered correctly.
• Verification and quality control reviews to confirm data accuracy.
• Maintain audit-ready records supporting data governance and reporting.
• Support compliance with applicable lending laws and regulations.
• Assist with audits, examinations, and regulatory reporting.
• Process servicing changes, advances, payoffs, and account maintenance for all loan types.
• Support collateral, insurance, escrow, and tracking requirements.
• Generate notices, correspondence, and reports.
• Image, retain, and release loan documentation.
• Collaborate with lending staff and external partners; cross-train.

Skills

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Ethical conduct

Education

Associate degree

Job description

BankIowa is seeking a Loan Operations Specialist to provide comprehensive operational support across lending areas. You will book, maintain, and verify loan data in core systems, supporting data governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial reporting.

The role requires strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and the ability to work independently and with teams. Travel or remote flexibility is not specified; the position is office-based in Iowa.