PRO CRE Client Specialist Senior

First Horizon Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Horizon Corp. in Houston is seeking a Senior Client Specialist to deliver exceptional service and efficient account operations. You will manage client requests, ensure documentation accuracy, and support relationship teams across portfolios.

The role emphasizes compliance, KYC, and cross-selling aligned with client needs. You will train teammates, generate reports, and serve as a trusted liaison between clients, associates, and internal partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in banking or a related role.
• Experience opening accounts and obtaining complete documentation.
• Knowledge of KYC and beneficial ownership requirements.
• Ability to review and process account-related documentation accurately.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Open new accounts with complete and accurate documentation.
• Collect and review KYC and beneficial ownership information.
• Image and index deposit and client documents for records.
• Perform account maintenance and update client records.
• Respond to client inquiries about bank products, services, policies.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities aligned with client needs.
• Provide loan support and processing on lines of credit.
• Train and mentor other Client Specialists.

Skills

Client servicing

Relationship management

Documentation accuracy

Cross-selling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years experience in banking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banking systems

Job description

Location:

Onsite at location listed in posting.

Summary

The Client Specialist (CS) Sr. role supports the line of business by providing exceptional service and operational support to associates and clients. This role is responsible for managing client requests, facilitating account operations, and ensuring the accuracy and completion of documentation and transactions. The CS Sr. acts as a liaison between clients, associates, and internal partners to deliver a seamless client experience and support growth initiatives. This role places emphasis on relationship management and serving needs for teams and their portfolio of clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Open new accounts and ensure complete, accurate documentation is obtained from clients
• Collect and review entity due diligence, Know Your Customer (KYC), and beneficial ownership information to satisfy compliance requirements
• Image and index all deposit and client documentation to ensure proper recordkeeping
• Perform account maintenance, including adding/removing signers and updating client records
• Respond to client inquiries regarding bank products, services, account details, and policies, conduct account research, file and process fraud claims
• Proactively identify cross-selling opportunities, recommending additional bank products and services that align with clients’ operational needs
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of banking systems, internal processes, tools and resources available to associates, and controls designed to protect the bank and our clients
• Research and resolve exceptions in required documentation; loan, collateral and deposit exceptions, assist with past dues
• Provide loan support to relationship teams, collection of payments and fees, processing advances on lines of credit
• Demonstrate knowledge of the loan documentation process, including the ability to identify and differentiate internal loan documents, as well as an understanding of attorney-prepared documentation
• Collaborate with Loan Operations, Treasury Management and DepositOperations to ensure ongoing, satisfactory monitoring of lending, depository and Treasury Management servicesfor clients
• Assist in generating reports from banking systems and platforms, accurately compiling relevant data in alignment with line of business and reporting needs, if requested
• Assist with the preparation of bank materials, such as presentations, reports, client communications, or product information packets to support relationship management and client engagement strategies, if requested
• Serves as a subject matter expert and peer mentor for other Client Specialists
• Leads Client Specialist training sessions for the market
• Provides day-to-day guidance on complex client needs, systems, and procedures
• Models service excellence, operational accuracy, and adherence to risk and compliance standards
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:

High school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer and Office Equipment

Microsoft Office suite