Debt Capital Market Administrator I

Columbia Bank•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Successful candidate will provide middle office support to DCM programs, work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors as well as problem solving skills, and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Responsible for administration within the Debt Capital Markets Department. Responsibilities include Customer Level Interest Rate Hedging program, the Syndications program, and the asset sales program. Type of work includes but is not limited to documentation, closing, file maintenance, and data input. Works specifically on swap transactions, syndicated loans, agency services, asset sales. Type of work includes but is not limited to data analysis, and coordination of sales process. Acts as a liaison with customers, attorneys, loan administration, accounting, Commercial Loan Administrators, and Relationship Managers, during all phases of Debt Capital Markets transactions. Maintains files with sufficient documentation for third-party review , prepares files for timely audits. Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes. Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training. Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description. May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert. Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words. Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate. Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice” May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or equivalent experience.
2 - 4 years of relevant loan administration and/or capital markets experience or equivalent work experience.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent loan administration experience with knowledge of commercial and industrial as well as commercial real estate lending.
Strong familiarity with commercial finance, documentation, accounting and data systems.
Ability to administer a complex commercial loan/DCM portfolio.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage internal and external customer relationships.
Proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and other business machines.
Ability to train and present to small and large audiences or has the interest in learning to train and present.

Responsibilities

Provide middle office support to DCM programs.
Administer Customer Level Interest Rate Hedging program, the Syndications program, and the asset sales program.
Perform documentation, closing, file maintenance, and data input for swap transactions, syndicated loans, agency services, and asset sales.
Conduct data analysis and coordinate the sales process.
Act as a liaison with customers, attorneys, loan administration, accounting, Commercial Loan Administrators, and Relationship Managers during Debt Capital Markets transactions.
Maintain files with sufficient documentation for third-party review and prepare files for timely audits.
Demonstrate compliance with all bank regulations and policies.
Keep up to date on regulation changes.
Complete all required annual or job-specific training.
Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other applicable regulations.
Coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert (may be asked).
Foster the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
Take personal initiative and be a positive example for others.