Senior Commercial Loan Assistant

Gateway First Bank; Cherokee (OK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway First Bank in Cherokee, OK is seeking a Senior Commercial Loan Assistant to gather information for credit analysis, underwriting, and maintenance of the commercial loan portfolio. You will provide administrative support to the Commercial Loan team and assist with loan closings and document processing.

The role requires high school diploma plus 5 years of commercial lending experience, with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years experience in commercial lending.
• Advanced knowledge of commercial loan operations policies, procedures, and practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information and loan documentation for credit analysis, underwriting, and maintenance of the commercial loan portfolio and client files.
• Provides administrative support for the Commercial Loan team.
• Assists Loan Officers with data entry into spreadsheets, analytical software and bank data systems.
• Prepares lien perfection documents, loan exhibits and other loan documents; proofs documents for accuracy.
• Coordinates loan closings with loan processing and clients; verifies signatures, dates, and closing statements.
• Maintains credit files for assigned areas; assists in draw requests and timely document collection.
• Answers inquiries concerning loan processing, servicing and file maintenance.
• Reviews document exception reports to ensure timely resolution of items.
• Complies with BSA/AML, OFAC, GLBA/privacy rules.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of commercial loan

Excellent communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Multitasking

Prioritization & organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

5 years experience in commercial lending

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Senior Commercial Loan Assistant JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Commercial Loan Assistant is responsible for the gathering of information and loan documentation for credit analysis, underwriting, and maintenance of commercial loan portfolio, client information and loan files. Provides administrative support for Commercial Loan team.

Senior Commercial Loan Assistant ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Obtains required information and documentation necessary to properly analyze commercial credit requests.
• Ensures efficient, thorough, and accurate preparation of loan documentation.
• Assists Loan Officers with the data entry into various spreadsheets, analytical software and bank data systems.
• Prepares lien perfection documents, loan exhibits and other forms and ancillary loan documents and proofreads all loan documents for accuracy. This duty is performed daily, about 10% of the time.
• Coordinates loan closings with loan processing and clients and checks documents for proper signatures, authorities, dates, and verifies accuracy of closing statements. This duty is performed daily, about 10% of the time.
• Prepares and maintains credit files for assigned areas.
• Assisting in the preparation and proper documentation of draw requests.
• Answering phone and written inquiries concerning loan processing, servicing and information or file maintenance.
• Assisting in the timely obtaining of all tracked/required information required from clients and regularly reviews document exception reports to insure timely elimination of items.
• Exercises awareness with regard to possible suspicious activity, money laundering or fraudulent behaviour and reports any such incidents to the BSA department. Performs all job functions in compliance with all company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations as applicable to the position, including, but not limited to BSA/AML, OFAC and GLBA/privacy rules.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Location

Cherokee, OK

Requirements

Senior Commercial Loan Assistant REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Advanced knowledge of commercial loan operations policies, procedures, and practices.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Proficient in MS Office applications.
* Ability to multitask.
* Ability to prioritize and stay organized.
* Exemplifies the Gateway Values: Stay Growth Oriented, Make a Difference, "Get it Done" Attitude, Be a Team Player, Do the Right Thing.

Equivalent Education/Experience
* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* 5 years experience in commercial lending

Senior Commercial Loan Assistant SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS:

None.

NOTE: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the job performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.

Gateway First Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to membership in any group or category which is legally protected such as gender, race, age, national origin, religion, creed, color, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity shall be present with respect to employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff to termination, rates of pay, other forms of compensation, and selection for training including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and/or on‑the‑job training.