Loan Officer Apprentice I/II

First National Bank Alaska • Anchorage, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Start a career with First National Bank Alaska, the Best Place to Work in Alaska as recognized 11 years in a row by Alaska Business magazine readers. Salary: $23.25/hour or $25.42/hour minimum. Job/salary offer would be commensurate with job level and experience. Builds administrative, technical and business development skills in commercial lending by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities:
Develops a working knowledge of commercial lending through on-the-job training, mentoring and participation in a schedule of job specific training including cash flow analysis, collateral evaluation, business development, portfolio management, general underwriting, etc. Becomes familiar with bank policies and procedures, and industry practices and regulations through reading technical and procedural manuals, and reports and publications related to lending and the banking industry. Represents the bank in the community in order to develop and promote additional business. Completes special projects assigned by supervisor. Performs other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations and complete all compliance training on time. Knowledgeable of and comply with bank policies, procedures, laws and regulations that apply to you and your job. Maintain customer confidence and protect the bank’s operations by you and your delegates by identifying and protecting confidential information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, marketing or a related field, plus one year FNBA experience; or three years FNBA experience; or equivalent combination of education/training and experience. (LOA I Minimum)
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, marketing or a related field, plus two years FNBA experience; or four years FNBA experience; or equivalent combination of education/training and experience. (LOA II Minimum)
• Word processing and spreadsheet experience required.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information, deadlines, and time constraints required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and the public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer relationship, Treasury Management, or outside sales experience. (LOA I Preferred)
• Previous customer relationship, Treasury Management, or outside sales experience. (LOA II Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develops a working knowledge of commercial lending through on-the-job training, mentoring and participation in a schedule of job specific training including cash flow analysis, collateral evaluation, business development, portfolio management, general underwriting, etc.
• Becomes familiar with bank policies and procedures, and industry practices and regulations through reading technical and procedural manuals, and reports and publications related to lending and the banking industry.
• Represents the bank in the community in order to develop and promote additional business.
• Completes special projects assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations and complete all compliance training on time.
• Knowledgeable of and comply with bank policies, procedures, laws and regulations that apply to you and your job.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect the bank’s operations by you and your delegates by identifying and protecting confidential information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level