Closing Assistant

BankWest • Aberdeen, SD

3d

About The Position

Performs and assists with real estate and loan closings. Required to understand and carry out the disbursement process after all closings.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 years' experience in related field.
• Attentive to detail.
• Exceptional writing, grammar and usage skills.
• Knowledge of legal descriptions for real property.
• Knowledge of abstract/title terminology and procedures.
• Ability to work dependently and/or independently, under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust work schedules as needed to complete job responsibilities.
• Ability to organize and handle multiple responsibilities while delivering quality external and/or internal Customer Service.
• Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with external and/or internal customers.
• Knowledge or ability to learn regulatory requirements pertinent to performance of specified duties in job description.
• Knowledge of BankWest products and services.
• Ability to skillfully use a variety of application software, learn computer programs, and comprehend the program output.
• Adhere to Federal Privacy Standards in addition to following BankWest requirements for electronic communication and Social Engineering standards.
• BankWest is a "Sales Organization" and all employees are expected to participate directly or indirectly with increasing BankWest's presence in their markets as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Some post-secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all closings and meet with customers to sign final closing documents.
• Assist with the disbursement process once the closing is complete. Deposit and post incoming funds, get signed documents to the appropriate lenders, send/drop off documents to the Register of Deeds for immediate recording, mail out all payments.
• Assure all closing files are complete within 24 hours of closing. (all documents scanned in and in each file)
• Maintains records of communication with all partners involved in real estate closings.
• Assist in maintaining escrow and accounting functions in SoftPro and provide backup for the closer.
• Assist Escrow Officer as needed.
• Work as a team with departmental counterparts on planning and implementing assigned projects and products.
• Participate on various committees and project teams as deemed appropriate by management.
• Attend, actively participate in organization, job specific training offered, and Quality Service programs.
• Adhere to all applicable Policies and Procedures of BankWest organization.
• Community involvement is strongly encouraged.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED