Loan Operations Specialist

First-Command-Financial-Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First Command Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Loan Operations Specialist to support consumer loan servicing. You will handle payments, inquiries, modifications, and payoff processing, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely service for clients and advisors.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate or bachelor’s preferred) and 1–3 years of banking experience, with proficiency in MS Office and banking software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of consumer lending and loan servicing processes.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the loan servicing inbox and respond to loan-related inquiries from clients, advisors, and internal departments.
• Process loan payments received through ACH, AFT, wire transfers, internal transfers, and other approved payment methods.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, rejected transactions, and unposted payments.
• Review and process Loan Change Memos and approved loan modifications.
• Manage loan payoff requests, ensuring accurate payoff calculations, loan closure, and document retention requirements are completed.
• Provide support through the department phone queue and deliver prompt resolution of customer inquiries.
• Review system reports, research and resolve exceptions, and complete required operational reporting to support the accuracy of loan servicing activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is properly retained in designated systems.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and quality control activities.
• Cross-train and provide backup support for other Consumer Loan Operations functions as assigned.

Skills

Consumer lending knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banking software

Job description

How will this role impact First Command?

Responsible for providing operational support for consumer loan servicing activities, including payment processing, loan maintenance, customer service, reporting, and account administration. Ensures loan transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with bank policies and procedures while delivering excellent service to clients, advisors, and internal business partners.

What will the employee do in this role?

• Manage the loan servicing inbox and respond to loan-related inquiries from clients, advisors, and internal departments.
• Process loan payments received through various channels, including ACH, AFT, wire transfers, internal transfers, and other approved payment methods.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, rejected transactions, and unposted payments.
• Review and process Loan Change Memos and approved loan modifications.
• Manage loan payoff requests, ensuring accurate payoff calculations, loan closure, and document retention requirements are completed.
• Provide support through the department phone queue and deliver prompt resolution of customer inquiries.
• Review system reports, research and resolve exceptions, and complete required operational reporting to support the accuracy of loan servicing activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is properly retained in designated systems.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and quality control activities.
• Cross-train and provide backup support for other Consumer Loan Operations functions as assigned.

What skills and qualification do you need?

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics preferred.

Work Experience

• With a high school diploma or Associate’s degree: 1-3 years of experience working in banking/financial services required ( experience working directly with clients on servicing-related issues preferred).
• With a Bachelor’s degree: 0-3 years of experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of consumer lending and loan servicing processes.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and banking software applications.

First Command does not discriminate in the recruiting of Financial Advisors onthe basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status,disability, age or veteran status. No information solicited by First Commandfrom you is intended to be used in a discriminatory manner. All informationprovided by you will be reviewed carefully, but the receipt of an Advisorapplication or other information does not imply that you will be offered theopportunity to enter into a Financial Advisor/Agent Agreement with FirstCommand.