Lending Assistant

CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK • Bluffton, OH

42d • Onsite

About The Position

At Citizens National Bank, we have surrounded ourselves with some of the brightest and most talented professionals in the financial service industry to form a solid and secure community banking foundation. Citizens National Bank has an excellent opportunity available in our Bluffton market for a Lending Assistant. In this role you will assist the City President and Business Banking Officers by performing clerical support and duties related to the data collection required for processing, administration and closing of Commercial and Agricultural Loans. A typical day may include the following:

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Two years loan experience
• Previous experience performing secretarial skills
• Proficient in providing exceptional customer service
• Must have stellar written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficiency in computer software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be capable of multi-tasking and have strong organizational skills
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the loan application process including, but not limited to, assisting with UCAS, obtaining credit reports, completing UCC Searches, and other activities that may be required.
• Provide exceptional customer service whether by phone, in-person, email, written correspondence or any other method of communication.
• Collects loan closing information per documentation checklist for submission to loan processing department.
• Prepares reports and files documents electronically.
• Assists in researching information such as payments, advances, legal opinions, customer loan questions, etc.
• Composes and types letters, legal descriptions, reports and other general correspondence.
• Adhere to confidentiality, information security and all other policies of the bank.
• This position requires on-site presence for regular, successful performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Emergency Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Incentive Plan paid on a quarterly basis
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan for your retirement
• Banking Perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees