Loan Department Manager, Provo, UT
Reports to: Chief Credit Officer
PRIMARY JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for the overall management and oversight of the Loan Operations Department. This includes loan documentation, loan processing, loan servicing and collections, loan accounting, construction loan management, loan portfolio reporting functions, and customer service. The incumbent will lead, train, and supervise the loan operations staff and will ensure the department meets its organizational goals. Effective and professional communication with all Bank employees to promote efficient and correct workflow and establish positive working relationships is paramount.
MAJOR AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain and demonstrate expert level proficiency with loan software applications (FIS, FiServe, Flo, LaserPro, etc.)
o Work with system providers to utilize loan software applications to their fullest capacity, streamlining processes and procedures, as well as ensuring accuracy and compliance.
o Assist in the evaluation of new lending support applications (i.e., construction loan management system(s).
o Analyze, prepare, and train for periodic updates to system software, and verify that enhancements are working correctly.
o Assist with system parameters and design to meet the lending
needs of the Bank’s customers.
o Lead loan related conversion projects. o Oversee user security access.
• Effectively manage direct and indirect reports:
o Participate in the interview and hiring process, train employees
(Including job shadow candidates).
o Recommend and implement training programs for direct reports. o Perform employee performance assessments on a timely basis.
▪ rewarding top performers and developing remediation plans for under-performers.
o Successfully interact with loan operation staff to improve accuracies and efficiencies.
o Ensure proper segregation of duties
• Loan Operations and Documentation:
o Supervise the Loan Operations and Documentation teams.
o Ensure the processes to perfect collateral are effective. Follow
for receipt of recorded real estate documents, UCC financing
statement, vehicle titles, etc.
o Oversee and ensure the accuracy of the physical and electronic
loan and credit files.
o Direct loan input (system boarding) and verification procedures
for all loans.
o Supervise payment processing and posting, payoffs, draw
requests, balancing, disbursement of loan funds, and dispute
resolution.
o Work with outside counsel on loan documentation matters.
o Develop and maintain workflows for all stages of loan input.
and legal matters o Solar:
o Ensure process, procedural, and personnel changes are communicated to Bank Lending staff on a timely basis.
o Complete all assigned internal training in a timely manner.
o Maintain and improve personal knowledge base on lending, loan
documentation, compliance, and regulations by attending seminars and reading available information. Ensure necessary changes or recommendations have been implemented as directed.
• Responsible for timely preparation of internal and external reports, including Board level reports and SBA external reporting.
Compliance – Assists in the Bank’s compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
o Develop and demonstrate proficiency with all applicable federal and state banking rules and regulations regarding lending.
o Adhere to all applicable Bank policies and procedures. o Cooperate with banking Regulators and Auditors.
Interpersonal/Team Skills – Cultivate and maintain a professional image and rapport with customers, the public, co-workers, Regulators, Auditors, Bank Management and Directors.
o Positive attitude and the ability to take direction and accept constructive feedback.
o Keep appropriate parties informed of project status, problems, issues, etc.
o Negotiate and attempt to resolve conflicts around projects or work assignments; communicated problems to manager as needed.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
o High school diploma or GED equivalent coupled with significant experience may be substituted.
o Lending products.
o Loan collections.
o Loan documentation. o Collateral perfection.
o Expert level competency with FIS, FLO, Laser Pro, etc. systems
preferred. Expertise with other Bank loan and documentation
systems may be substituted.
o accounting experience is preferred. Significant financial
institution experience may be substituted.
o Expert level competency with Microsoft Office Suite. o Detail oriented, critical and analytical thinker.
o Superior organizational and problem-solving skills. o Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills