Entity Certification Analyst

AgWest Farm Credit•Spokane, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AgWest Farm Credit is seeking an Entity Certification Analyst I or II to join their Loan and Lein Document Administration department in Spokane, Washington. This full-time role is responsible for analyzing and certifying borrower entity documentation to support loan origination and servicing. AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative serving farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and other rural clients across seven western states, and is part of the Farm Credit System.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, paralegal certification or equivalent experience and/or training
Prior paralegal or loan documentation experience
Demonstrated knowledge of business entities - corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and trusts - and experience reviewing organizational and formation documents
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with effective written and verbal communication; demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management abilities
High attention to detail
Read, write and present general business information at an advanced level

Nice To Haves

Understanding of legal requirements for securing loans with real and personal property under real estate law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Working knowledge of commercial lending documentation and closing processes

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate borrower entity documentation to validate formation, good standing, authority to borrow, guarantee, pledge assets, and authority to execute loan documents.
Analyze organizational documents to identify material issues that could affect the enforceability of loan documentation and provide recommended remediation pathways.
Partner with attorneys regarding entity certification issues, complex matters, and alignment on risk/requirements.
Interact with lending staff and other internal stakeholders to obtain clarification, provide guidance in collecting supporting documentation, and resolve certification issues in a timely manner.
Prepare and complete internal entity certification forms, and draft custom borrowing authorizations and incumbency certificates, as needed.
Support ongoing updates to procedures, checklists, and best-practice guides.
Assist with developing materials and training of lending staff on entity certification processes.
Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Other duties as assigned.