Documentation Specialist

MidFirst Bank • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Documentation Specialist is responsible for supporting the Bank’s risk mitigation efforts by ensuring properly executed original loan documentation is received, reviewed, tracked, and maintained in accordance with applicable bank policies, regulatory requirements, and legal documentation standards. This position is responsible for confirming that the loan system accurately reflects pledgeability to bank regulatory authorities and that affirmative covenant exceptions are established in accordance with legal loan documentation, credit memoranda, and credit policy. The role also supports ongoing borrower monitoring by reviewing covenant documentation submitted by lending personnel, clearing exceptions when appropriate and communicating documentation issues that require correction.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and produce accurate, high-quality work under general or limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of complex commercial transactions.
• Working knowledge of credit agreement covenants, loan documentation requirements across multiple states, Article 9, UCC requirements, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
• Working knowledge of commercial and consumer lending policies.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and internal customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and systems used to generate or manage loan documentation.
• Ability to adjust priorities in response to changing business needs while maintaining accuracy and quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of loan auditing, loan processing, or related banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review loan documentation to confirm receipt of required original documents and accurately enter follow-up items and exceptions into the tracking system with appropriate tickler dates.
• Evaluate insurance policies to determine whether coverage meets or exceeds bank policy requirements and applicable federal regulations.
• Analyze loan documentation to identify, validate, and certify compliance with bank policies, credit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Receive and review UCC lien searches to validate MidFirst Bank’s lien position.
• Ensure deposit account holds are properly placed and possessory collateral is appropriately safeguarded.
• Review incoming documentation to determine whether exceptions may be cleared and update the tracking system accordingly.
• Maintain collateral records on the host system to ensure collateral information is accurate, complete, and appropriately monitored.
• Interpret loan documentation, credit policy, and the Commercial Lender’s Handbook to support accurate documentation review and exception management.
• Communicate documentation deficiencies to lending personnel and provide guidance regarding required corrective action.
• Perform administrative duties, special projects, and other related responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed