Lending Origination Specialist I

Simmons Bank • Union City, TN

2d

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Lending Origination Specialist I performs a variety of administrative tasks to support the post-close loan review of commercial, agricultural, and consumer loans, both real estate and non-real estate, by reviewing all closing documents through the loan documentation system and writing loan exceptions as applicable.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memorandums.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and/or legal documents.
• Ability to write professional correspondence.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and the ability to multi-task.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to work multiple programs at once.
• Excellent phone/Microsoft Teams communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage time wisely.
• High school diploma or its equivalents is required.
• Computer Skills MS Office programs

Responsibilities

• Review loan closing documents for all commercial, agricultural, and consumer loans in the documentation system for policy adherence, collateral perfection, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist loan officers and assistants regarding clearing exceptions by communication through email, tickets, Microsoft Teams calls, and lending system platforms.
• Performs exception scrubs on a quarterly basis.
• Research exception questions by using provided resources such as credit policy and various manuals.
• Cross-trains to grow loan knowledge and better equip the department.
• Keeps updated on continually changing procedures and policies.
• Stays current with lien perfection requirements in multiple states.
• Ensures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees