Lending Associate La Crete (Term Certain 18 months)

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation•La Crête, AB

2d•CA$61,796 - CA$78,907•Onsite

About The Position

At AFSC, we are rooted in people and agriculture, and we believe meaningful work happens when individuals feel valued, supported, and connected to a greater purpose. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and lead what’s next, whether they’re in the field or at a desk. We attract people who care deeply about making an impact on their teams, communities, and the future of agriculture in Alberta, working hard to keep them inspired so they stay. This position is required to work in the La Crete branch office. However, periodically may be asked to work in other AFSC branches. Travel in these circumstances will be reimbursed according to AFSC’s Employee and Board of Directors Expense Policy. Reporting to the regional Team Lead Lending, the Lending Associate is responsible for supporting the lending team with all lending administrative responsibilities. This includes the collection of client information, the preparation of loan submissions and documents and ongoing portfolio administration. With a dedicated focus on lending, incumbents will strengthen their lending acumen and develop a deep understanding of client needs. What will your growth opportunities look like in this role? As a Lending Associate you will have the opportunity to support the lending process from application to payout. Working with a group of lenders you will contribute toward the achievement of established lending targets. In this role you will work with lenders and clients with a focus on creating a seamless and efficient client experiences. A Lending Associate will be immersed in the entire lending process which provides opportunity to advance into a Relationship Manager Lending Role.

Requirements

A high level of lending acumen.
An in depth understanding of the lending process and be adept with current systems and processes.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Commitment to providing an excellent client experience by providing in depth, accurate, timely answers.
College Diploma with 3 years of related experience OR University Degree with 1 years of related experience
Strong client care and administration background with a lending focus.
Candidates may be considered based on a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Supporting a group of lenders with loan administration from basic to moderately complex functions i.e. payout requests, collection of financial statement information, client queries.
Contributing to a positive client experience by engaging with clients on a proactive basis regarding loan program questions, administration follow up and regular check ins.
Looking for ways to improve the lending process and working with cross functional teams to optimize lending tasks.
Supporting the team in the coordination and planning of workflows across the lending group by collaborating with the CSR team, loan compliance and processing and verification.