Senior Loan Operations Leader

First Bank & Trust; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First Bank & Trust in Brookings, SD is seeking a results-driven Loan Accounting Manager to oversee the loan accounting department, ensure daily workflow completion, write departmental procedures, and manage staff. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in loan operations with supervisory experience, strong communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

You will mentor staff, ensure policy compliance, and drive process improvement.

Qualifications

• This role requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience, preferably in loan operations.
• Supervisory experience is required and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent judgment, analytical ability and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and develop teamwork, open communication and unity.
• Act as liaison with affiliates providing training in loan operations and QC.
• Direct the balancing of loan totals to the general ledger according to procedures.
• Implement and research loan modules available utilizing Jack Henry Software.
• Research, analyze and prepare a variety of management reports.
• Write procedures to standardize department operations and update policies as needed.
• Document, standardize and measure key processes; promote quality control and efficiency.
• Complete assigned projects as designated by the Loan Servicing Manager.
• Adhere to FBT policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook.
• Participate in required compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jack Henry Software

Job description

First Bank & Trust in Brookings, SD is seeking a results-driven Loan Accounting Manager to oversee the loan accounting department, ensure daily workflow completion, write departmental procedures, and manage staff. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in loan operations with supervisory experience, strong communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

You will mentor staff, ensure policy compliance, and drive process improvement.