Government Lending Specialist (56902)

First State Community Bank•Farmington, MO

12h

About The Position

The Government Lending Specialist supports municipal lending by ensuring accurate documentation, compliant processes, timely reporting, and exceptional service. This role keeps lending operations running smoothly while building strong relationships with public sector clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred.
Experience in loan processing.
Proficiency with loan management systems and Microsoft Office.
Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
Proven ability to build strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and process municipal loan documents with precision and accuracy.
Ensure all files meet regulatory and internal compliance standards.
Maintain secure, audit ready documentation at all times.
Provide backup support to the Public Funds Coordinator, including daily reporting and ICS account setup.
Assist markets in creating competitive, compliant deposit bids.
Verify and post borrower payments promptly and accurately.
Reconcile discrepancies and communicate solutions clearly to borrowers.
Produce routine and special request reports for internal teams and regulators.
Maintain complete, accurate records of loan activity and portfolio performance.
Keep FirstSupport municipal content updated and reliable.
Deliver responsive, customer focused support to municipal borrowers.
Partner with marketing to enhance visibility of municipal lending programs.
Oversee the government lending portfolio, including financial updates, covenant monitoring, and Jack Henry client setup reviews.