Senior Credit Support Specialist, Commercial Lending

Bank of the Sierra; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of the Sierra in Bakersfield, CA is hiring Credit Support III to coordinate the loan process from initial engagement through closing and ongoing portfolio management. This role serves as a primary contact for internal partners within a lending deal team and ensures timely processing of documentation.

You will work on-site with relationship managers and retail staff, order third-party reports, review collateral, and maintain digital loan files.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A one-year college or technical certificate is preferred.
• Experience with loan processes and banking software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the loan process from engagement through closing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and review documentation.
• Order and review third-party reports (credit, title, insurance).
• Maintain digital loan files and imaging across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with retail staff to open client deposit accounts.
• Monitor post-closing activities and portfolio management.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical problem-solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate from college or technical school (1-year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bank of the Sierra in Bakersfield, CA is hiring Credit Support III to coordinate the loan process from initial engagement through closing and ongoing portfolio management. This role serves as a primary contact for internal partners within a lending deal team and ensures timely processing of documentation.

You will work on-site with relationship managers and retail staff, order third-party reports, review collateral, and maintain digital loan files.