Department Associate - Loan Processing - Wasilla Branch

First National Bank Alaska•Wasilla, AK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

First National Bank Alaska is hiring a Department Associate for its Branch Loan Processing Unit at the Wasilla Branch. This onsite role supports department operations and provides advanced clerical and administrative assistance to at least one manager or supervisor. The successful candidate will apply administrative and customer service skills while learning about loan processing, with development opportunities in the lending field. The minimum pay is $23.45 per hour, with the offer based on experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

An associate degree in a business-related field and two years of related administrative experience; or three years of advanced-level clerical, administrative, or related banking experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to keyboard at 45 words per minute and operate a 10-key calculator.
Experience with word-processing, scheduling, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
Ability to read and interpret business and technical materials, write reports and business correspondence, and present information effectively.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving amounts, percentages, and basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Additional business-related coursework.
Financial industry experience.
Familiarity with the area of the bank where the position is located.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced clerical and administrative work, including composing correspondence, maintaining spreadsheets and databases, creating forms and templates, and preparing documents for presentations and reports.
Manage area-specific projects by compiling and summarizing data, performing analysis, and preparing reports for supervisor review.
Maintain administrative support procedures and implement approved process and procedural changes as directed by the supervisor.
Provide personal assistant support to at least one manager or supervisor, including coordinating meetings and equipment, making travel arrangements, and maintaining task and event calendars.
Attend meetings on the supervisor’s behalf when required and produce and distribute meeting minutes.
Assist with the work area budget process by tracking expenditures, ensuring proper general ledger coding, analyzing variances, and reporting to the supervisor.
Respond to internal and external customer information requests and refer inquiries to appropriate subject matter experts.
Review the work of lower-level administrative employees when needed and provide training and guidance to less experienced employees.
Complete other work-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Stay current on relevant laws and regulations, complete compliance training on time, follow applicable bank policies and procedures, and protect confidential information and customer confidence.