Small Business Loan Servicing Assistant Manager

Northwest Bank; Warren (Warren County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Bank is seeking a Small Business Loan Servicing Manager to lead the servicing team, ensure accuracy of documents, and drive efficient workflows. The role focuses on controls, process design, and collaboration with underwriters and managers to support credit requests.

The position entails overseeing complex deals, training staff, and maintaining high service level performance. A strong knowledge of loan servicing systems and regulatory requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or finance preferred.
• 3–5 years small business loan or banking experience preferred.
• 2–6 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of loan support systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of the small business loan servicing team to ensure timely completion of tasks/workflows.
• Oversee monitoring and resolution of issues and controls over core systems to comply with audit requirements.
• Lead design and update of operating procedures for servicing and documentation.
• Perform servicing responsibilities for complex deals in absence of an experienced servicer.
• Train new hires to ensure consistency and standardization in servicing small business loans.
• Meet or exceed SLAs and efficiency metrics; address inquiries from internal and external customers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Loan servicing systems knowledge

Technology tools

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Loan servicing software

Job description

Job Description

The Small Business Loan Servicing Manager is responsible for the development and supervision of the Small Business Servicing team.

Essential Functions

• Daily management of the small business loan servicing team members to ensure timely completion of all tasks/workflows
• Ensure total document and data integrity attributes to comply with CECL data points
• Oversee the monitoring and resolving of issues and establishing appropriate controls over the use of the core and ancillary systems to comply with audit requirements
• Act as department's technical liaison to develop, manage, and implement the ongoing design of operational, servicing and documentation procedures, methods and work systems; accountable for updates to established procedures according to the Bank's established guidelines
• Perform servicing responsibilities for complex deals in the absence of an experienced servicer
• Lead and oversee activities related to loan servicing, documentation, post-closing, and monitoring tasks
• Train new hires to ensure consistency & standardization in servicing small business loans
• Perform SOX testing as needed
• Actively engage with Underwriters, Branch Managers and Business Bankers to collaboratively support a customer's credit request
• Meet or exceed established metrics for headcount, Service Level Agreements and efficiency; Manage, research and remediate inquiries and complaints from internal and external customers within established Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
• Conduct, or participate in, the hiring, coaching, developing and supervising of team members; conducting one-on-one progress and coaching sessions as needed, and identifying and training team members that demonstrate high potential to ensure appropriate succession planning
• Document and complete annual performance appraisals and performance management duties including, but not limited to, providing appropriate feedback and goal setting
• Participate, as required, in the preparation of responses to examiners, auditors or internal audit
• Reconcile General Ledger accounts
• Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
• Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
• Work as part of a team
• Work with on-site equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration or Finance preferred
• 3 - 5 years Small Business loan or banking experience preferred
• 2 - 6 years Supervisory experience (formal or informal) preferred
• Knowledge of appropriate loan support systems
• Ability to maximize available technology tools
• Knowledge of multiple entity types and structures of small business borrowers and loans
• Ability to have successful interactions with key strategic partners at a management level
• Ability to have successful interactions with key strategic partners at a management level
• Ability to have successful interactions with key strategic partners at a management level
• Knowledge of small business loan products, credit policy, compliance and interpretation of legal and regulatory issues
• Knowledge of organizational procedures, operations and applicable compliance rules and regulations
• Ability to prioritize and make sound decisions while working on multiple tasks without compromising quality or increasing legal, operational or compliance risks
• Efficient communication, time management and organizational skills

Travel Requirements

• As Needed For Training

The pay range for this position is generally $75,000-$90,000 per year. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the successful candidate's experience, skills, and knowledge. Additional bonus earning opportunities and benefits are also available.

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