Loan Participations Specialist

Customers Bank•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Customers Bank, we believe in working hard, working smart, working together to deliver memorable customer experiences and having fun. Our vision, mission, and values guide us along our path to achieve excellence. Passion, attitude, creativity, integrity, alignment, and execution are cornerstones of our behaviors. They define who we are as an organization and as individuals. Everyone is encouraged to have personal development plans. By doing so, our team members are on their way to achieve their highest potential and be successful in their personal and professional lives. Who is Customers Bank? Founded in 2009, Customers Bank is a super-community bank with over $22 billion in assets. We believe in dedicated personal service for the businesses, professionals, individuals, and families we work with. We get you further, faster. Focused on you: We provide every customer with a single point of contact. A resolute team member who is committed to meeting your needs today and tomorrow. On the leading edge: We are innovating with the latest tools and technology so we can react to market conditions quicker and help you get ahead. Proven reliability: We always ground our innovation in our deep experience and strong financial foundation, so we are a partner you can trust. What you will do: As a Loan Participations Specialist , you will support the full lifecycle of Participation and Syndication loans, including onboarding, servicing, remittance processing, and reconciliation. You will ensure operational accuracy and portfolio stability while contributing to process enhancements that strengthen controls and improve efficiency.

Requirements

5-7 years’ experience within Loan Operations and/or Bank Operations required.
3-5 years’ experience working in Participation and Syndication loans required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
Influential mentor, communicator, and trainer.
Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service and loan servicing skills.
Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding, and rapidly changing environment.
Work a minimum 40-hour work week with flexibility to work longer hours when needed. This will be a requirement for last business day of each month and last business day of the calendar year.
Ability to be present at Malvern office location in a hybrid work environment, currently Monday - Thursday.
Advanced experience with CORE banking systems–IBS Core banking experience preferred.
Proficient with Finastra LaserPro loan document management solution, or similar Documentation platform.
Proficient with Salesforce applications.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient with nCino cloud banking platform.
Experience using AI for repetitive tasks and automating processes.
Experience working with Loan Systems such as FIS Commercial Loan Servicing and Finastra Loan IQ.

Responsibilities

Process Participation and Syndication loan activity daily, partnering with participating institutions to complete accurate and timely remittance processing.
Perform ongoing servicing and maintenance for Participation/Syndication loans, ensuring all updates, changes, and required documentation are accurately captured and retained.
Lead a dedicated focus on new loan onboarding for Participation and Syndicated notes and sub-notes, ensuring complete and accurate setup across systems and records.
Reconcile Participation and Syndicated loan accounts across internal systems and partner institution records; maintain detailed tracking and resolve discrepancies through documented follow-up.
Administer direct loan input, verification procedures, and record retention standards for Participation/Syndication processing activities.
Collaborate closely with internal Loan Operations teams to ensure data integrity across all loan accounts and support resolution of servicing questions and exceptions.
Identify improvement opportunities within Participation/Syndication workflows to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen operational controls for the benefit of the customer and the Bank.
Share Participation and Syndication best practices with the broader Loan Operations team by serving as a resource for questions, coaching, and process guidance.
Assist in developing and executing plans to identify, source, and implement industry best practices, including improved controls, documentation standards, and system optimization.
Leverage technology (and AI where appropriate) to streamline repetitive tasks, improve data quality, and increase transparency in reconciliation and reporting processes.
Additional tasks as assigned by Loan Operations Management.