Private Banking Administrator 1

Hancock Whitney; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney seeks an organized administrative professional to support Private Bankers and Wealth Management clients in Covington, LA. You will handle account transactions, open deposits, and serve as the primary contact for clients while identifying cross-sell opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in financial services and familiarity with mortgage/loan processes. A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor's degree preferred, and NMLS registration within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience in financial services or similar role.
• Commercial or consumer lending experience in a client support function preferred.
• NMLS registration within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service while handling transaction requests, inquiries and maintenance on accounts; open new deposit accounts
• Builds rapport and becomes primary customer service contact for clients
• Recognizes sales opportunities and cross-sell bank products and services
• Prepares and submits complete loan packages to CCU and SBCU
• Updates banker on loan status through approval process
• Reviews loan documentation and schedules closings
• Assists officer in obtaining updated financial information for credit file
• Engages attorneys to handle loan closings when needed
• Coordinates with DAC to order appraisals and policies
• Attends loan closings as needed
• Reviews signed loan documents before forwarding to booking
• Assists banker with certified financial plans information and liaison with planning team
• Pulls monthly risk/exception reports to monitor overdrafts and delinquencies
• Assists officer with other duties and meetings as needed

Skills

Customer service

Sales cross-sell

Loan processing

Portfolio support

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:

Provides administrative and operational support to Private Banker(s) by delivering excellent customer service to Private Wealth Management clients while contributing to the overall goals and objectives of Wealth Management. Assists Private Banker(s) with maintaining and growing customer relationships and portfolios.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides quality customer service while handling transaction requests, inquiries and maintenance on accounts; open new deposit accounts
• Builds rapport and become primary customer service contact for clients
• Recognizes sales opportunities and cross-sell bank products and services to customers utilizing various sales tools and resources (including but not limited to household lists and lead generation reports)
• Prepares and submits complete loan packages to CCU and SBCU
• Updates banker on the status of loan as it moves through the approval process
• Reviews loan documentation prepared by another area and schedules loan closings with customers
• Assists officer in getting updated financial information and forwarding information to the credit file
• Engages attorneys to handle loan closings as necessary; works closely with attorneys and staff ensure loan documentation is correct
• Coordinates with DAC to order appraisals, title commitments, hazard and flood insurance, payoffs as needed, etc. and verify receipt by DAC on a daily basis or as needed
• Attends loan closings as needed
• Reviews signed loan documents before forwarding to booking
• Assist banker with compiling information for certified financial plans and works as a liaison between the banker and the planning team.
• Pulls monthly reports to assist officer in managing risk with loan and deposit portfolio by closely monitoring overdrafts, delinquencies, future maturities, and past dues
• Pulls monthly exception report to keep exceptions below standards and sends information to proper area to be cleared
• Assists officer with other duties as needed
• Attend Private Banker, departmental meetings, conference calls and other meeting as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3-5 years' experience and/or training in financial services; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Commercial or consumer lending experience in a client support function preferred.
• This position requires National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) registration under the SAFE Act of 2008 within 12 months of hire

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an "undue hardship" then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.