Loan Participations Specialist

Customers Bank; Malvern (AR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Customers Bank in Malvern, AR is seeking a Loan Participations Specialist to support the full lifecycle of Participation and Syndication loans, including onboarding, servicing, remittance processing, and reconciliation. You will collaborate with internal Loan Operations teams to ensure data integrity, improve processes, and leverage technology to increase efficiency and accuracy.

This role requires 5-7 years in Loan Operations and 3-5 years in Participation/ Syndication loans, with a hybrid work

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in Loan Operations and/or Bank Ops.
• 3-5 years in Participation and Syndication loans.
• Ability to read and interpret financial and legal documents.
• Strong communication, mentoring, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Support full lifecycle of Participation and Syndication loans including onboarding and servicing.
• Process remittance activity daily and ensure accuracy across systems.
• Reconcile loan accounts and resolve discrepancies with partner institutions.
• Lead new loan onboarding for Participation and Syndicated notes and sub-notes.
• Collaborate with Loan Operations teams to ensure data integrity and controls.
• Identify workflow improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Leverage technology and AI to streamline repetitive tasks and reporting.

Skills

Participation loans

Loan operations

Remittance processing

Reconciliation

Data governance

Mentoring

Tools

CORE banking systems

Finastra LaserPro

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

nCino

AI for automation

Loan IQ

Job description

At Customers Bank, we believe in working hard, working smart, working together to deliver memorable customer experiences and having fun. Our vision, mission, and values guide us along our path to achieve excellence. Passion, attitude, creativity, integrity, alignment, and execution are cornerstones of our behaviors. They define who we are as an organization and as individuals. Everyone is encouraged to have personal development plans. By doing so, our team members are on their way to achieve their highest potential and be successful in their personal and professional lives.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future, to be considered.

Who is Customers Bank?

Founded in 2009, Customers Bank is a super-community bank with over $25 billion in assets. We believe in dedicated personal service for the businesses, professionals, individuals, and families we work with. We get you further, faster. Focused on you: We provide every customer with a single point of contact. A resolute team member who is committed to meeting your needs today and tomorrow. On the leading edge: We are innovating with the latest tools and technology so we can react to market conditions quicker and help you get ahead. Proven reliability: We always ground our innovation in our deep experience and strong financial foundation, so we are a partner you can trust.

What you will do:

• As a Loan Participations Specialist, you will support the full lifecycle of Participation and Syndication loans, including onboarding, servicing, remittance processing, and reconciliation.
• You will ensure operational accuracy and portfolio stability while contributing to process enhancements that strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
• Process Participation and Syndication loan activity daily, partnering with participating institutions to complete accurate and timely remittance processing.
• Perform ongoing servicing and maintenance for Participation/Syndication loans, ensuring all updates, changes, and required documentation are accurately captured and retained.
• Lead a dedicated focus on new loan onboarding for Participation and Syndicated notes and sub-notes, ensuring complete and accurate setup across systems and records.
• Reconcile Participation and Syndicated loan accounts across internal systems and partner institution records; maintain detailed tracking and resolve discrepancies through documented follow‑up.
• Administer direct loan input, verification procedures, and record retention standards for Participation/Syndication processing activities.
• Collaborate closely with internal Loan Operations teams to ensure data integrity across all loan accounts and support resolution of servicing questions and exceptions.
• Identify improvement opportunities within Participation/Syndication workflows to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen operational controls for the benefit of the customer and the Bank.
• Share Participation and Syndication best practices with the broader Loan Operations team by serving as a resource for questions, coaching, and process guidance.
• Assist in developing and executing plans to identify, source, and implement industry best practices, including improved controls, documentation standards, and system optimization.
• Leverage technology (and AI where appropriate) to streamline repetitive tasks, improve data quality, and increase transparency in reconciliation and reporting processes.
• Additional tasks as assigned by Loan Operations Management.

What do you need?

• 5-7 years’ experience within Loan Operations and/or Bank Operations required.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in Participation and Syndication loans required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Influential mentor, communicator, and trainer.
• Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service and loan servicing skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding, and rapidly changing environment.
• Work a minimum 40-hour work week with flexibility to work longer hours when needed. This will be a requirement for last business day of each month and last business day of the calendar year.
• Ability to be present at Malvern office location in a hybrid work environment, currently Monday - Thursday.

Technology Skills:

• Advanced experience with CORE banking systems.
• Proficient with Finastra LaserPro loan document management solution, or similar Documentation platform.
• Proficient with Salesforce applications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with nCino cloud banking platform.
• Experience using AI for repetitive tasks and automating processes.
• Experience working with Loan Systems such as FIS Commercial Loan Servicing and Finastra Loan IQ.

Customers Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also provide “reasonable accommodations”, upon request, to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

Diversity Statement: At Customers Bank, we believe in working smart, working together, and having fun while delivering innovative solutions and memorable experiences for our customers. We are committed to the continual advancement of a culture which reflects the value we place on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We honor the diverse experiences, perspectives, and identities of our team members, and we recognize that it is their passion, creativity, and integrity that drives our success.

Step into your future with us! Let’s take on tomorrow.

Customers Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System with deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Customers Bank is an equal opportunity lender. Customers Bank takes pride in delivering extremely high levels of customer service while charging comparatively very low fees; service that makes our clients say, "Wow." Customers Bank, with its headquarters located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company. The voting common shares of Customers Bancorp, Inc. are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CUBI.