Operations Specialist II

First Financial Bank • Greensburg, IN

4d • $19 - $24

About The Position

We do the right things, right now. We do them in a way that is relevant to our clients. Become a part of our history as it continues to be written! If you are interested and qualified for this role, we invite you to apply. The Loan Servicing Specialist II is responsible for moderate to complex tasks to support the loan operations group such as escrow processing, quoting payoffs, payment corrections, research, escalations, remediations, and customer service. Essential Functions/Responsibilities Knowledge and utilization of a limited set of systems/technology May be responsible for training new associates Assists in providing guidance to other loan specialists Adherence to operational controls, including compliance with all required regulations and policies Knowledge base of loan fields and their impact in the loan servicing system Participates in special projects Assists in research for internal and external audits Maintains and updates policies and procedures to reflect current process of job functions Other moderate to complex duties including research and resolution Call agent – answers telephone and effectively communicates with internal and external clients Balances daily tickets and may assist others Ability to post and understand most types of loan transactions including loan payment corrections, collections processing, lease transactions, and other moderate to complex items Processes large volumes of insurance and property tax payments in a timely and compliant manner Understands and can effectively communicate about escrow analysis and escrow processing Quotes payoffs which may include a variety of fees and/or complex calculations Creates letters and correspondence Reviews data for accuracy Completes a large volume of work in an efficient and accurate manner

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years operations and/or financial experience
• Ability to manage workflow and delegate as appropriate
• Intermediate knowledge of appropriate industry standard software (i.e. core banking and imaging)
• Intermediate knowledge using Microsoft Office
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and escalate as necessary
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to change priorities quickly, handle multiple priorities, work effectively under time constraints, and contribute to the team effort
• Strong attention to detail and level of precision
• Must have ability to listen and collaborate
• Financial, banking and/or operation knowledge
• Strong customer service experience

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with departmental documentation
• Familiarity with specific departmental processes
• Familiarity with relevant rules and regulations
• Ability to respond professionally and with solutions, to common inquiries or complaints from the business line
• Detailed and proficient with multi-tasking
• Ability to perform in a high volume, stressful environment that works within deadlines

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and utilization of a limited set of systems/technology
• May be responsible for training new associates
• Assists in providing guidance to other loan specialists
• Adherence to operational controls, including compliance with all required regulations and policies
• Knowledge base of loan fields and their impact in the loan servicing system
• Participates in special projects
• Assists in research for internal and external audits
• Maintains and updates policies and procedures to reflect current process of job functions
• Other moderate to complex duties including research and resolution
• Call agent – answers telephone and effectively communicates with internal and external clients
• Balances daily tickets and may assist others
• Ability to post and understand most types of loan transactions including loan payment corrections, collections processing, lease transactions, and other moderate to complex items
• Processes large volumes of insurance and property tax payments in a timely and compliant manner
• Understands and can effectively communicate about escrow analysis and escrow processing
• Quotes payoffs which may include a variety of fees and/or complex calculations
• Creates letters and correspondence
• Reviews data for accuracy
• Completes a large volume of work in an efficient and accurate manner

Benefits

• We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing.
• Please review our Benefits Guide.
• All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees