MH Credit Assistant

FirstBank; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstBank is seeking a Credit Assistant in our Specialty Lending Division, working directly with credit managers on a fast-paced lending team. This on-site role is based in our Downtown Knoxville, TN office and involves processing loan docs, data entry, and coordinating with customers to move the lending process forward.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a professional approach to confidential information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required.
• Sales experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in lending and understanding regulations preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review loan applications and documents for accuracy.
• Enter customer information into the system.
• Gather documentation for the loan.
• Coordinate with customers and retailers regarding the loan.
• Manage a lending pipeline.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accounting/Finance degree (preferred)

Sales experience (preferred)

Lending/regulation knowledge (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position is on-site 5 days a week located in our Downtown Knoxville, TN office.

Summary:

FirstBank is seeking qualified applicants for a Credit Assistant, which represents the bank in our Specialty Lending Division. This position works directly with our credit managers on our fast-paced lending team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review loan applications and documents for accuracy
• Enter customer information into system
• Gather documentation for the loan
• Coordinating with customers and retailers regarding the loan
• Manage a lending pipeline
• Assist with special projects as needed

Education and/or Experience:

• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent
• College degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, but not required
• Previous sales experience preferred, but not required
• Experience in lending and understanding of regulations preferred, but not required

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite
• Excellent written, oral, and reading communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationships with clients and coworkers
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Respectful demeanor toward other associates and managers that promotes a positive and professional work environment.
• Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.